About Organisation
The OBEL Foundation is an international philanthropic organisation committed to advancing impactful ideas in the built environment. It focuses on supporting projects that challenge conventional approaches to architecture and promote sustainable, socially relevant design practices. Through its initiatives, the foundation fosters collaboration between academia and professionals, encouraging innovation in architectural thinking. By funding educational programs, research, and creative experimentation, the organisation aims to shape the future of design education and practice globally. Its Teaching Fellowship Program is one of its key efforts to bring fresh perspectives, diverse voices, and transformative approaches into academic institutions worldwide.
About the Grant
The OBEL Teaching Fellowship Program supports the creation and delivery of new architecture courses that connect professional practice with academic learning. It enables fellows to collaborate with accredited institutions to design innovative curricula aligned with transformative architectural practices. The program encourages fresh teaching approaches, interdisciplinary thinking, and real-world application within academic programs. Fellows receive funding to develop and teach courses that reflect contemporary challenges in the built environment. With a strong emphasis on innovation and collaboration, this architecture fellowship helps institutions integrate new expertise while fostering meaningful dialogue between practitioners and students in higher education settings.
Who can Apply?
The fellowship is open to applicants from around the world, including architects, designers, and professionals with relevant expertise in the built environment. Applicants must partner with an accredited academic institution to submit a joint proposal. Eligibility requires the ability to contribute original course ideas, innovative teaching methods, and perspectives aligned with the program’s annual theme. Candidates should demonstrate a strong link between professional practice and academic engagement. The proposed course must be integrated into an official academic program. Individuals with a vision to enhance architecture education and promote interdisciplinary learning are highly encouraged to apply.
How to Apply?
Applicants must first identify and collaborate with an accredited academic institution. Together, they should develop a course concept aligned with transformative architectural practices and the annual theme. The proposal must outline course structure, objectives, and its relevance to academic programs. A detailed budget (up to €75,000) should be prepared. The final application must be submitted jointly with the host institution, highlighting innovation, practical relevance, and academic integration.
Application Deadline
The deadline to apply for the OBEL Teaching Fellowship Program is 01 August 2026. Applicants are encouraged to prepare early and coordinate with their partner academic institutions.
Last Date To Apply
For more information, please visit the grant website here.
