Deadline: 01-Aug-2026
The OBEL Teaching Fellowship Program invites global applicants to partner with accredited academic institutions to create and teach new architecture courses focused on transformative architectural practices. Selected fellows can receive up to €75,000 to develop and deliver courses that bring fresh professional perspectives into academic programs, with teaching expected to begin in 2027 or soon after.
Overview
The OBEL Teaching Fellowship Program supports new courses that connect architectural practice and academia.
The fellowship is designed to:
- Introduce new voices into academic programs
- Encourage innovative architectural education
- Support courses linked to the annual theme
- Promote dialogue between professional practice and universities
Selected fellows work with a host institution to design and teach a new course.
Funding Information
- Funder: OBEL Foundation
- Maximum Funding: Up to €75,000
- Purpose: Course development and teaching support
- Teaching Start: Expected in 2027 or shortly after
What the Fellowship Supports
The fellowship supports:
- Development of a new course
- Teaching within an official academic program
- Collaboration between the fellow and a host institution
- Course content connected to transformative architectural practices
- Stronger exchange between practice and academia
The aim is to bring new expertise, ideas, and perspectives into architecture education.
Who Can Apply?
Eligible applicants include:
- Prospective fellows from anywhere in the world
Key requirement
Applicants must apply:
- In partnership with an accredited academic institution
The fellowship is intended for individuals who can contribute:
- Fresh perspectives
- Innovative course ideas
- Teaching aligned with the fellowship’s thematic focus
Why This Fellowship Matters
This fellowship is valuable because it helps academic institutions bring in external expertise and rethink how architecture is taught.
It supports:
- Innovation in architectural education
- Deeper engagement with current built environment challenges
- Collaboration between universities and practitioners
- New teaching models in accredited programs
How to Apply
- Identify an accredited academic institution
- Build a partnership with the institution
- Develop a course idea linked to transformative architectural practices
- Align the proposal with the fellowship’s annual theme
- Explain how the course adds new perspectives to academic learning
- Prepare the budget (up to €75,000)
- Submit the application jointly with the host institution
Tips for Applicants
- Make the course idea practical and original
- Show a clear link between professional practice and teaching
- Ensure the institution is accredited
- Align strongly with the annual theme
- Explain how the course fits into an official academic program
FAQ
What is the OBEL Teaching Fellowship Program?
It is a fellowship that funds the creation and teaching of new architecture courses in partnership with accredited academic institutions.
Who can apply?
Applicants from around the world can apply, but they must do so with an accredited academic institution.
How much funding is available?
Selected fellows can receive up to €75,000.
What does the funding support?
It supports:
- Course development
- Teaching delivery
- Integration of new expertise into academic programs
When does teaching begin?
Teaching is expected to begin in 2027 or shortly after.
Is the fellowship only for institutions?
No. It is for individual fellows, but they must apply in partnership with a host academic institution.
Conclusion
The OBEL Teaching Fellowship Program is a strong opportunity for architects, practitioners, and creative thinkers who want to shape innovative academic courses.
With funding of up to €75,000, it supports global applicants who can bring fresh perspectives into accredited architecture programs and help advance new ideas in the built environment.
For more information, visit OBEL.