Charles E. Peterson Prize Fellowship

The Charles E. Peterson Prize Fellowship is a joint program of the Society of Architectural Historians and the Athenaeum of Philadelphia that supports participation in research and writing for a volume in the Buildings of the United States (BUS) series and/or SAH Archipedia. Grants generally do not exceed $15,000. Research supported by the fellowship is not subject to geographical restrictions, although preference is given to Delaware Valley topics. The fellowship involves selection by a committee of architects, architectural historians, and educators.

Grant funding up to $15,000 (generally not exceeding $15,000) and support/participation in research and writing for a BUS series volume and/or SAH Archipedia.

Senior Fellows must hold a terminal degree and possess a distinguished record of accomplishment. The fellowship also supports the participation of a graduate student in research and writing for a BUS volume and/or SAH Archipedia. Research is not subject to geographical restrictions; preference is given to Delaware Valley topics.

Nominations are accepted; applications are reviewed by a committee appointed by the Athenaeum board, with outside readers possibly assisting in evaluation.