Application instructions for the Landscape Architecture Foundation's Case Study Investigation (CSI) Research Fellows program for 2026. Includes program overview, goals, structure, stipend, expectations, eligibility, and application process.
CSI Research Fellow honorarium: $500 (one case study) or $1,000 (two case studies)
Eligibility
Faculty: Hold a faculty, adjunct, or visiting instructor position at an accredited institution.; Faculty: Not required to be in a landscape architecture department; related fields considered.; Student: Currently enrolled graduate student, PhD candidate, or undergraduate (special cases).; Student: 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 via SlideRoom online platform.; Faculty must lead team collaborations and oversee case study preparation.; Students must assist with research, data management, and document development.
Application materials
Faculty application; Design firm application
How to apply
Submit all materials by 11:59pm EDT on November 1, 2025.; Use the SlideRoom application platform: http://lafoundation.slideroom.com; Create an account and select the 'Research Fellow' application type.
Important dates
Program runs: February 2 to August 3, 2026; Application deadline: November 1, 2025; Decision notification: Mid-December
Contact
Megan Barnes (Senior Program Manager): mbarnes@lafoundation.org
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