BACKGROUND

The Charles E. Beveridge Research Grant pays tribute to Charles E. Beveridge, Series Editor of The Papers of Frederick Law Olmsted and devoted friend of Frederick Law Olmsted National Historic Site, its archives, and collections. The grant supports research projects that continue the development of scholarship, highlighting the Olmsted firms’ legacy through the rich material found in the physical and online Olmsted Archives at Frederick Law Olmsted National Historic Site.

SELECTION CRITERIA

The awardee will be selected based on the proposal’s originality and the extent to which the research utilizes resources in the Olmsted Archives and other repositories. The Beveridge Grant jury consists of Friends of Fairsted board members and representatives from the National Park Service.

WHO SHOULD APPLY

We encourage graduates, undergraduates, and emerging professionals in landscape architecture, historic preservation landscape history, environmental studies, city and regional planning, sustainability, archaeology, and other related disciplines. Previous applicants may also apply.

THE RESEARCH GRANT

All candidates should have a plan or project that uniquely broadens our understanding of the Olmsted legacy at the national, state, regional, or municipal level. Projects addressing an aspect of the Olmsted firms’ work or their contributions to the pedagogy and professional practice of landscape architecture and planning may also be appropriate.

A stipend of up to $3,000 will be awarded to the selected recipient to enable research. A short report or presentation summarizing the research is required.

Information on the Frederick Law Olmsted National Historic Site, Olmsted Archives, as well as other related archival repositories and online resources, can be found on the Frederick Law Olmsted National Historic Site website.

SUBMITTING THE APPLICATION

Requirements:

1. Contact information of applicant: Name, mailing address, phone number, and email.
2. Cover letter (1,000 word limit) containing the following:
   • Description of the proposed research project, including a title, goals, objectives, methodology, and final product
   • Archival material anticipated for research
   • Explanation of how this project advances the applicant’s educational, personal, and/or professional goals
3. Curriculum Vitae or resumé with optional reference contact info.

Please submit the application via email as a single PDF (Max 10mb)
to info@friendsoffairsted.org. Include Beveridge Research Grant in the subject line.

QUESTIONS

Contact Friends of Fairsted by email: info@friendsoffairsted.org