The Trent R. Dames & William W. Moore Fellowship may be presented annually to two practicing engineers or earth scientists, professors, or graduate students, who will use the fellowship for graduate study. The purpose of the fellowship is to further the exploration of new applications of geotechnical engineering or the earth sciences to social, economic, environmental, and political issues. At the time of application, applicants must be practicing engineers or earth scientists, professors, or graduate students who are members of ASCE in good standing. Previous recipients of the fellowship are eligible to apply in any succeeding competition for these awards provided the other requirements of eligibility are satisfied. Applicants must submit a description of proposed research and its objectives, signed by an institutional representative indicating proposed research. A minimum of two recommendation letters are also required, one of which must be from a faculty member or research nominator. Selection is based on (a) technical and social value of the proposed research. Preference is given to research which will contribute to the solution of conflicting engineering issues involving social, economic, environmental, or political concerns or compromises; (b) ability of the proposed research to meet the overall objective of the fellowship; (c) relevant professional experience, previous research or course of study either as a practitioner or in academia; (d) prior contribution to the engineering profession and/or the applied earth sciences. Please visit the fellowship's website or contact the American Society of Civil Engineers for more information.