2026 Emerging Professional Sponsorship Program
APT DC is pleased to announce the 2026 Emerging Professional Sponsorship Program (EPSP)—an annual initiative established in 1999 and made possible through generous contributions to the Founder’s Fund. This program provides financial support to two active APT DC members who are recent graduates, enabling them to attend either the Association for Preservation Technology International (APTI) Conference, the APT DC Chapter Annual Symposium or the International Preservation Trades (IPT) Workshop.
As part of its mission, APT DC supports emerging professionals specializing in historic preservation and related disciplines, including architecture; architectural or materials conservation; architectural history and research; construction; engineering; interiors; landscape architecture; and planning.
Sponsorship Opportunities
The 2026 sponsorships may be applied to one of the following events:
Award Details
Four (4) sponsorships* will be awarded:
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One (1) for the APTI Conference
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One (1) for the IPT Workshop
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Two (2) for the APT DC Symposium
Applicants must indicate their preferred event. Selected recipients will receive full registration, as well as coverage for airfare, ground transportation, lodging, and a meal stipend during the event.
*Recipients are required to submit an illustrated article (approximately 500 words) with three (3) captioned photographs documenting their conference or workshop experience.
Eligibility
Applicants must:
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Have completed an undergraduate degree, graduate degree, or certified training program within the past five (5) years in a preservation-related field
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Be currently working in a preservation-related field
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Be active APT DC members with dues paid as of July 17, 2026
Application Timeline
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Application Deadline: July 17, 2026
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Award Notifications: August 3, 2026
To apply, please visit the Emerging Professionals page.
For questions regarding the application process, please contact:
Danielle McCormick, EPSP Committee Chair
epsp@aptdc.org
