VERNACULAR ARCHITECTURE FORUM PRESENTER'S FELLOWSHIPS

Pamela H. Simpson Presenter’s Fellowships In memory of Pamela H. Simpson, whose commitment to mentoring young scholars touched the lives of numerous students and colleagues, the Vernacular Architecture Forum (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 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 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 and merits financial assistance, is eligible to apply.  The Pamela H. Simpson Presenter’s Fellowship is a one-time award.  For the 2013 annual conference, due to the location in the Gaspe, the award has been increased to a maximum of $1,000 per applicant. Previous awardees are not eligible to apply, even if their status has changed. Recipients of Pamela H. Simpson Presenter’s Fellowships are expected to participate fully in the conference, including tours and workshops. The VAF annual conference is an opportunity not only to learn about vernacular architecture, but also to establish professional contacts. The conference’s unique structure lends itself to conversation and study. Application Process To apply for a Pamela H. Simpson Presenter’s Fellowship, please prepare a one-page document with the information: Name Institution or Company Degree Program (if a student) Date Degree Received (if a gradate) Street Address Email Address Telephone Number Paper Title AND An estimated budget for your travel to the conference: budget should include travel, housing, conference registration, tours, banquet, food and any miscellaneous expenses. Please submit an electronic copy of your application in PDF format to: Paula A. Mohr at archhistorian@yahoo.com Or mail 3 paper copies to: Paula A. Mohr Chair, Fellowships Committee 7005 Horton Avenue Urbandale, Iowa  50322 For the 2013 Conference in Gaspé, Quebec, Canada, the Simpson Fellowship application deadline is January 11, 2013.  The VAF website is at: http://www.vernaculararchitectureforum.org