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Robert N. Allsopp Urban Design Fellowship
Funding for urban design research leave
Last Update: May 19, 2026
Funding available
$ 35,000 - $ 50,000
Timeline
- Closing date : June 11, 2026
Location
Ontario, Canada
Overview
This fellowship provides up to $50,000 for research leave or a research project in urban design. It supports landscape architects working on sustainable urban settlement, city-building, and related research activities.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Conduct research and development activities
- Conduct research or evaluation activities
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 50,000 $
- Minimum amount : 35,000 $
Timeline
- Closing date : June 11, 2026
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Professional, scientific and technical services
Location
- Ontario
Legal structures
- Sole proprietorship
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- Indigenous Peoples
- Persons with Disabilities
- Other Racialized Persons
- Black Canadians
- 2SLGBTQI+
- Canadians
- Youth (<40)
- Women
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Urban design research leave or sabbatical-style inquiry.
- Independent research project in urban design.
- Team research project related to urban design.
Documents Needed
- Application form submitted through the online platform.
- Portfolio of work.
- Budget showing how funds will be used.
- Research schedule.
- Communication plan for sharing the results.
Official resources
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Practicing landscape architects.
- CSLA full members.
- Canadian citizens and permanent residents.
- Landscape architects applying individually or as part of a team.
Who is not eligible
- Organizations, since the funding is not awarded to an organization.
- Applicants without CSLA full membership.
- Applicants who are neither Canadian citizens nor permanent residents.
Eligible expenses
- Living expenses.
- Travel and communication costs.
- Research-related costs, including GIS, graphics, subcontracted data or analysis, and specialized software.
- Project team expenses.
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Retroactive funding.
- Capital or equipment purchases.
- Fundraising activities.
- Contests and competitions.
- Graduate studies or other studies in an educational institution.
Eligible geographic areas
- Canada.
Selection criteria
- Design excellence and relevance of past work.
- Advancement of sustainable urban settlement and place-making.
- Feasibility of the research approach.
- Quality of the communication plan.
- Budget and schedule.
How to apply
- Step 1: Read the guidelines
- Review the fellowship criteria and requirements.
- Step 2: Access the application platform
- Create an account or log in to the online portal.
- Select the fellowship program from the application menu.
- Step 3: Submit the application
- Complete and submit the application through the platform.
- Step 4: Ask questions if needed
- Contact the program email for assistance.
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are reviewed by a national jury appointed by LACF.
- Proposals are assessed against the program’s research and design criteria.
- The jury’s decisions are final and unsuccessful applicants do not receive feedback.
- Successful applicants are expected to work with an informal mentor during the fellowship.
- The recipient must submit a final report after the project ends.
Additional information
- Only one award is granted per recipient.
- The fellowship is considered taxable income.
- Recipients are expected to acknowledge LACF support in promotional materials.
- A final report is required within three months after the project ends.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Robert N. Allsopp Urban Design Fellowship Program
What is the Robert N. Allsopp Urban Design Fellowship?
This fellowship provides up to $50,000 for research leave or a research project in urban design. It supports landscape architects working on sustainable urban settlement, city-building, and related research activities.
How much funding can be received?
Robert N. Allsopp Urban Design Fellowship Funds up to $50,000 of admissible expenses.
Who is eligible for the Robert N. Allsopp Urban Design Fellowship program?
To be eligible for the Robert N. Allsopp Urban Design Fellowship program, you must:
Full CSLA member.
10+ years of practice.
Canadian citizen or permanent resident.
What expenses are eligible under Robert N. Allsopp Urban Design Fellowship?
Urban design research leave or sabbatical-style inquiry.
Independent research project in urban design.
Team research project related to urban design.
Who can I contact for more information about the Robert N. Allsopp Urban Design Fellowship?
You can contact Landscape Architecture Canada Foundation (LACF) by email at awards@csla-aapc.ca or by phone at 613-668-4775.
Where is the Robert N. Allsopp Urban Design Fellowship available?
The Robert N. Allsopp Urban Design Fellowship program is available the province of Ontario.
Is the Robert N. Allsopp Urban Design Fellowship a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Robert N. Allsopp Urban Design Fellowship is a Grant and Funding