Richard Kelly devoted his life to extraordinary contributions to the lighting design profession. He was one of the pioneers of architectural lighting consulting. The Richard Kelly Grant was established by the New York Section of the Illuminating Engineering Society in 1980. Originally conceived as a scholarship program and later opened to young persons working in lighting in North A merica, the Grant is administered by the New York Section under the auspices of the IESNA.

Purpose
To recognize and encourage creative thought and activity in the use of light. Cash award(s) will be granted to the person(s) who preserve and carry forth Richard Kelly’s ideals, enthusiasm and reverence for light.

Eligibility
Anyone 35 years or under, studying or working in the art and/or science of illumination, in the United States, Canada or Mexico.

Criteria
Applicant must demonstrate accomplishment as well as the potential to contribute to the art and science of illumination. Proposed, completed, and on-going work involving light may be submitted and should clearly illustrate the way in which the conceptual or applied use of light in new and innovative ways is used to solve or better understand a problem.

The Grant Committee will consider works using light in:
- Architecture
- Art
- Education
- Environmental Design
- Health
- Fixture Design
- Software Design
- Theater

Submission Requirements
- Written materials, artwork, photographs or drawings, models, VHS videotapes or DVDs (ten minutes, maximum). Images must be numbered and keyed to the text of the submission description. Note: Electronic submissions must be in high resolution JPEG format.
- A one-page written outline summarizing the work and discussing the thought process behind the submission.
- A description of how the grant would be used to further the applicant’s education or research in lighting. Applicants must agree to use grants for the purposes described and be prepared to report back to the Board on the progress of their work.
- Personal resume (curriculum vitae) and two letters of reference. 

Submissions to: The Richard Kelly Grant, IESNA 120 Wall Street, Floor 17, New York, NY 10005 

Include a stamped, self-addressed envelope for all submissions to be returned. Grant recipient applications become the property of The Richard Kelly Grant and may be used in Grant publicity materials.

Submission Deadline: 30 January 2009