The Vernacular Architecture Forum seeks nominations for the 2024 Simpson Presenter’s Fellowship. This fellowship will be presented at the annual conference in Keweenaw, Michigan in 2024.
The application deadline for 2024 Simpson Presenter’s Fellowship is November 15, 2023.
In memory of Pamela H. Simpson, whose commitment to mentoring young scholars touched the lives of numerous students and colleagues, the VAF Board of Directors has renamed the Annual Presenter’s Fellowships the Pamela H. Simpson Presenter’s Fellowships.
Since 1989, the VAF Board of Directors has allocated funding for financial assistance to students and young professionals presenting papers and posters at VAF annual conferences. Awards are intended to offset conference and travel cost for students, and to attract developing scholars to the organization.
Any person presenting a paper or poster at a VAF annual conference who is currently enrolled in a degree-granting program, or who has received a degree within one year of the annual conference is eligible to apply. Awards cannot exceed $1,000.00. Previous awardees are ineligible, even if their status has changed. Recipients are expected to participate fully in the conference, including tours and workshops.Application Instructions
Applications must be submitted with paper or poster abstracts to the Conference Papers committee following the guidelines issued in the annual Call for Papers. An application consists of a one-page attachment with "Simpson Presenter’s Fellowship" at the top and the following information: 1) name, 2) institution or former institution, 3) degree program, 4) date of degree (received or anticipated), 5) mailing address, 6) permanent email address, 7) telephone number, and 8) paper or poster title.
Please see the 2024 Call for Papers for further instructions.
2023 Pamela H. Simpson Presenter’s Fellowship Recipients
In memory of Pamela H. Simpson, whose commitment to mentoring young scholars touched the lives of numerous students and colleagues, the Simpson Fellowship provides funding to students and young professionals presenting papers or posters at VAF annual conferences.