George G. Booth Traveling Fellowship
in Architecture

Application Deadline

March 31, 2008

About

The George G. Booth Traveling Fellowship was first awarded in 1923–24. It is offered annually by Taubman College and presently carries a stipend of up to $7,000. The purpose of the Fellowship is to provide the opportunity for younger alumni to research some special aspect of architecture that requires international travel.

Eligibility

To be eligible for the competition you must be 30 years of age or under before the March 31 application deadline and must either expect to gradudate by August 2006 or be a Master of Architecture graduate of the University of Michigan.

Requirements

The award is made on the basis of the applicant's academic and professional record (resumé) and submission of a well-documented plan of international study (proposal) detailing research subject matter and how work will be carried out. The awardee is required, within six months following the completion of travel, to both submit a written report and present a lecture at the College. The report will be kept in the library at the Media Union.

Along with the proposal, applicants must submit a one-page abstract, outlining places to be visited, the approximate period of travel, and projected expenses; a sample portfolio of not more than five pages (8.5"x11"); and a current CV. Applicants must sign the abstract and include their social security number, date of birth, and mailing address.

To Apply

Submittals must be postmarked by March 31, 2008.

Submit the proposal and abstract to: