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.