Instructions for faculty applying to be CSI Research Fellows for the 2026 Case Study Investigation Program. Includes program details, eligibility, and application process.
CSI Research Fellow honorarium: $500 (one case study) or $1,000 (two case studies)
Eligibility
Faculty must hold a faculty, adjunct, or visiting instructor position at an accredited institution.; Candidates from related fields like urban design, planning, ecology, architecture, or engineering are considered.; Students must be currently enrolled graduate, PhD candidate, or undergraduate (in special cases).; Student's anticipated graduation date must not fall within the CSI program timeline.
Requirements
Faculty and design firms apply in partnership but submit separate applications.; Applications submitted through SlideRoom.; Faculty must lead team collaborations and oversee case study preparation.; Students must assist in gathering information, research, and developing case study briefs.
Application materials
Application submitted via SlideRoom; Separate applications for faculty and design firms
How to apply
Visit lafoundation.slideroom.com; Create an account; Select the appropriate application type (Research Fellow)
Important dates
Application deadline: November 1, 2025; Program runs: February 2 to August 3, 2026; Decision notification: Mid-December
Contact
Megan Barnes (Senior Program Manager): mbarnes@lafoundation.org
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