Introducing Liminal Fellowships

Empowering the Future of Landscape Architecture in Rural Italy

Liminal, an Italian non-profit organization committed to the transfer of knowledge and capacity building for public and nonprofit entities, is excited to announce the launch of the Liminal Fellowships funded by the European Union's NextGenerationEU program. 

This year’s initiative aims to support talented landscape architecture students in joining the Liminal Lab Monti Prenestini in the region of Lazio through a partnership with the Municipality of Castel San Pietro Romano–lead partner–and the Municipalities of Capranica Prenestina and Rocca di Cave.

Valle delle Cannuccette, Monti Prenestini

The Liminal Fellowship will be awarded to one or two exceptional landscape architecture students, who will have the opportunity to work alongside eight students from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), with expertise in territorial mapping, graphic design, data visualization, computer science and business. The selected landscape architecture student will embark on a six-week, high-intensity fieldwork experience from July 3rd to August 11th, engaging with local stakeholders and communities of the towns of Monti Prenestini to visualize a unified identity for the territory.

Liminal Fellows will have the unique opportunity to contribute with their landscape architecture expertise, integrating the living and built environments at various spatial and temporal scales. In collaboration with students from other disciplines, fellows will develop a cohesive web platform that documents and narrates a novel identity of the territory, suited to the 21st century.

Liminal will cover travel expenses within Europe and lodging for the duration of the Liminal Lab program, as well as  reimbursement for living expenses incurred.  Eligible applicants must be currently enrolled in a Master of Landscape Architecture program and demonstrate proficiency in data collection and mapping techniques, GIS software, and visual communication. While there are no language requirements, preference will be given to individuals with basic knowledge of the Italian language.

Applications are open now and must be submitted by May 21st, 2023. Finalist interviews will be held between May 21st and May 26th, with successful applicants announced no later than May 31st. Further information about the fellowship and program are provided in the application form FAQ.

If you are interested in this opportunity and would like to know more about it you can reach out to info@liminalweb.com, consult the Q&A below and our website. You can also watch the documentary from last year’s Liminal Lab, Rebuilding the Edge 2022 here.