OBEL Award Teaching Fellowships
Shaping the future of architectural discourse by bridging academia and practice
The OBEL Award Teaching Fellowships seek to bridge the gap between professional practice and academia to enrich the dialogue and learning around each year’s chosen award theme. By supporting the development of new courses within accredited academic programs, the fellowship brings fresh voices into academia, reinforcing a commitment to innovation and the core mission of the OBEL Award.
Grants of up to 75,000 Euros are available for prospective fellows from around the world, who are required to apply in partnership with a host institution to foster deeper exploration, development, and dissemination of knowledge on key topics within the built environment.
Frequently asked questions
Applications are due no later than 1 August 2025 at midnight CEST.
The budget covers the fellow’s salary, travel, teaching materials, and other necessary expenses to support their successful teaching at the designated academic institution. Additionally, up to 15% may be allocated for university overhead and institutional support, including office space and related resources.
The Foundation will sign an agreement with the University based on the submitted budget. The University will administer the funds and report the payments to the Foundation.
No, as universities and fellows’ circumstances vary, there are no predetermined salary parameters.
Courses or subjects taught should follow the standard duration set by the university.
Not necessarily, but the course must align with the themes of the OBEL Award, which focuses on the built environment, including architecture, landscape architecture, design, and urban design.
No, courses must be designed for a group of students. The minimum requirement is a seminar with at least 15 students per subject.
Yes, two individuals may co-teach a course.
No, the purpose of the fellowship is to introduce new voices, approaches, and content beyond those already present at the institution.
No, the fellow may come from any location but must teach at the university in person.
No, teaching must be delivered face-to-face.
No, unfortunately, it is a one-time opportunity per university and per fellow.
No, an application should focus on courses related to one theme.
No, we recognise that academic institutions vary depending on the context. Therefore, no specific parameters for the duration of the subjects or the credits granted are stipulated. Rather, proposals align with the university’s standard procedures and practices. The focus is on the quality of the content and its potential impact on students and the academic community.
Yes, these costs can be included, but the total budget cannot, in any case, exceed €75,000. However, the OBEL Award Teaching Fellow remains the primary faculty member responsible for the course.
Yes, as long as the fellow’s primary source of income is outside the university. The fellowship aims to introduce new ideas, pedagogies, and expertise to the host academic institution.