the american academy in rome is accepting applications for their ‘rome prize 2008‘.

the academy offers up to thirty fellowships for periods ranging from six months to two years. fellowships are awarded in the following related fields: – architecture – design (including graphic, fashion, industrial, interior, lighting, set, and sound design, engineering, urban planning, and other related design fields)

winners reside at the academy’s eleven-acre center in rome and receive room and board, a study or studio, and a stipend. stipends for six-month fellowships are USD 11,500 and stipends for eleven-month fellowships are USD 23,000.

deadline for applications november 01, 2007.

visit the american academy in rome website for more details