New resources for Fellowship candidates
Fellowship 101 introduces the application process and includes tips to help members get started. For candidates who are ready to crosscheck their work and submit, this new checklist can help avoid disqualification. Find these and other materials on the Resources tab of the Fellowship page. Email honorsawards@aia.org with questions.
NAC/YAF/SFX Call for state representatives
The AIA has opened its call for 2024 state representatives to the National Associates Committee, Young Architects Forum, and Small Firm Exchange. The position descriptions and CACE memo on the process for selection can be reviewed online. Each state executive director should have received an email on August 8 with this information, and the status of current representatives. Components may contact Kathleen McCormick with questions.
2023 AIA Upjohn Research Initiative Grant
The Upjohn program funds up to six research grants of $15,000-$30,000 per recipient annually for projects completed in a 6- to 18-month period; research should be relevant and applicable to practicing architects. This year’s grant funding supports applied research projects related to the priorities outlined in AIA’s Strategic Plan and the Framework for Design Excellence. The submission deadline is August 29, 2023.Components may wish to share with members.
AIA Trust Week offers daily webinars
Mark your calendars now for a full week of daily lunchtime webinars 1-2pm EDT, September 18-22. Learn about the various benefits and resources available to AIA members, components and staff from AIA Trust benefit and financial plan providers, and legal and risk management experts. Some webinars will provide AIA CE Credit. Check out the schedule and register to attend one, two, or all five sessions. Register >
Honors & Awards submissions
The deadline for Collaborative Achievement, AIA Award for Excellence in Public Architecture, and others is September 12. Visit the Honors & Awards pages for more information.
Calendar of Events
Women's Leadership Summit
September 12-14, 2023
Boston, Mass.
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Committee on Design Conference
September 21-23, 2023
Minneapolis, Minn.
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CRAN Symposium
October 11-15, 2023
Salt Lake City, Utah
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Academy of Architecture for Health (AAH) Healthcare Design Conference
November 4-7, 2023
New Orleans, La.
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