Empowering Innovative Education in Architecture & Urban Design
Applications are now open for the OBEL Award Teaching Fellowships 2025, a unique opportunity for educators and researchers worldwide to make a meaningful contribution to higher education in architecture, urban design, and sustainability. This prestigious fellowship program is funded by the OBEL Award and is aimed at supporting innovative, forward-thinking teaching projects in the built environment.
About the Fellowship
- Funding: Two fellowships, each providing up to €75,000.
- Partnership Requirement: The fellowship must be conducted in collaboration with a recognized academic institution.
- Theme: The 2025 theme is “Ready Made”, encouraging creative reinterpretations of existing resources to enhance sustainability and innovation in architecture and urban design.
- Course Launch Date: Expected to begin in 2026 or shortly afterward.
What Fellows Will Receive
- Substantial Funding: Up to €75,000 to support course development and delivery.
- Institutional Collaboration: Partnership with a host university for course implementation.
- Research & Academic Impact: Opportunity to contribute groundbreaking ideas to sustainable practices in the built environment.
- Networking Opportunities: Access to a global community of architects, educators, and urban planners.
Eligibility Criteria
- Relevant Background: Open to educators, researchers, architects, and urban planners with experience in the built environment.
- Institutional Partnership: Proposals must be submitted jointly by the applicant and a host university.
- Thematic Relevance: The course must align with the theme “Ready Made.”
- Innovative Approach: The course should present new perspectives on sustainable and resource-efficient design.
How to Apply
- Find a Host Institution: Partner with a recognized academic institution to support your proposal.
- Prepare a Course Proposal: Clearly outline how your course addresses the theme “Ready Made” and its intended impact.
- Submit Your Application:
- Apply through the official OBEL Award website.
Application Deadline:
- 1 August 2025 (Midnight CEST). Late submissions will not be considered.
