Docomomo US/New York Tri-State is now accepting applications for its students and emerging professional’s grants to support participation in the 19th International Docomomo Conference in March 2026.

PURPOSE

The 2026 DOCOMOMO US/New York Tri-State Grant provides financial support for students and emerging professionals committed to the documentation and conservation of Modern Movement buildings, landscapes, and sites. The intent of this year’s scholarship is to enable up to two individuals to participate in the 19th International Docomomo Conference in Los Angeles, CA, March 17 – 22, 2026.

GRANT

The New York Tri-State chapter’s grant provides a single award  (up to $1,200) for related expenses, including (but not limited to):

• Registration for the 19th International Conference sessions, receptions, forum, and tours
• Travel expenses to and from the 19th International Conference
• Lodging expenses during the 19th International Conference
• Meals during the 19th International Conference (excluding alcohol)
• Transit during the 19th International Conference (to/from events, tours, etc. related to the symposium)

Grant recipients will be responsible for arranging their own travel and accommodation. Docomomo US/NY Tri-State will provide 50% of the grant ($600) upfront when the recipient is selected in mid-January. The remainder of the award will be granted upon receipt of the recipient’s travel expenses and completion of reporting requirements.

ELIGIBILITY

The scholarship is open to current undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral students enrolled in established institutions of higher learning, as well as emerging professionals who have graduated within the past five years.

Applicants are asked to demonstrate their committed interest in the fields of history, architectural preservation, architecture, landscape architecture or related disciplines and how attendance at the symposium will meaningfully advance their goals or work. Applicants actively engaged in issues concerning the documentation and conservation of buildings, sites, and neighborhoods of the Modern Movement may be given preference. “Documentation” may be in the form of research or scholarship, such as thesis or class projects, related to architecture, design, or planning topics associated with the 20th Century Modern Movement. Preference will be given to applicants studying, working or residing in New York, New Jersey or Connecticut or currently or previously engaged on topics related to the New York Tri-State region’s Modern Movement.

HOW TO SUBMIT

Full instructions for how to submit your application can be found here.

DEADLINE

Wednesday December 31, 2025, 11:59pm ET

About the 19th International Docomomo Conference
The biennial International Docomomo Conference is headed stateside for only the second time since the organization’s founding, convening a global community of members and colleagues to engage deeply with pressing international issues and emerging ideas shaping the future of the built environment through the lens of the Modern Movement. Attendees can anticipate a dynamic program featuring exciting venues, scholarly sessions, vibrant networking and social events, and the signature Docomomo tours. Formal conference proceedings will also be published.

19th International Docomomo Conference
Los Angeles, California
Multiple Moderns: Climate, Community, Creativity
March 17 – 22, 2026

The Conference invites a rich exploration of the pluralistic character of the twentieth-century global modern movement and its varied legacies, emphasizing how climate, community, and creativity have shaped—and continue to shape—the built environment. Drawing inspiration from Los Angeles, a city emblematic of multiple moderns, it encourages examination of diverse modern places and urban forms, spanning pre- and post-World War II traditions through the century’s end. It celebrates the enduring spirit of innovation behind architectural currents such as late modernism, postmodernism, and deconstructivism, while also recognizing the everyday modern architecture embedded in communities worldwide. The discussion will consider sprawling, automobile-oriented urban growth in contrast to compact city models and will critically engage with modern buildings and landscapes in the context of climate crisis, highlighting adaptation strategies and disaster resilience. Central to this inquiry is how diverse communities have shaped, inhabited, and continue to transform modern environments to meet evolving needs and aspirations.

Visit the conference webpage

Read reflections of past grantees of previous Docomomo US/New York Tri-State students and emerging professional grants:
2025:
Cecelia Halle
Robert Louis Brandon Edwards