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The OBEL Award Teaching Fellowships in 2025, presented by the Henrik F. Obel Foundation, include two teaching fellowships with up to €75,000 grants. The scheme promotes international professionals in designing and instructing courses in accredited institutions.
Theme 2025: Ready Made – highlighting the re-use and re-interpretation of existing assets within the built environment.
Type of Funding: Partial Funding
Host Country: Denmark
Host Institutions: Accredited Danish Universities
Provided by: Henrik F. Obel Foundation
Level of Degree: Fellowship
Target Candidates: International Students
Application Date: 1 August 2025
About the OBEL Award Teaching Fellowships
The OBEL Award Teaching Fellowships seek to encourage the creation of courses that combine professional practice with academic expertise. The initiative brings new ideas into academic institutions, promoting critical thinking and participation in architecture and the built environment.
Important Fellowship Details
Number of Fellowships: 2
Grant Amount: Up to €75,000
Focus Theme: Ready Made
Teaching Start Date: Ideally in 2026 or shortly thereafter
Eligible Applicants: Experienced professionals with a minimum of five years’ experience
Host Institution: Accredited universities
Teaching Commitment: Teach at least two courses (or one intensive course) over the period of the fellowship
Eligible Fields of Study
This fellowship accommodates courses in all areas of academic study.
Fellowship Benefits
The 2025 OBEL Award Teaching Fellowships seek to:
Encourage interest in architecture and the built environment.
Support higher education institutions in developing innovative course materials and pedagogies.
Offer professionals a chance to teach and bring their expertise.
Promote cooperation between the academic and professional worlds.
Develop a network around the Ready Made theme, looking at how to re-use and rethink existing materials.
Application Requirements:
Show relevant professional experience and knowledge.
Present a course proposal related to the Ready Made theme.
Include an itemized budget plan for grant use.
Comprise a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between the host institution and the fellow.
Criteria for Selection: Applications will be evaluated on:
Professional and academic experience.
Impact and relevance of the proposed course.
Incorporation of innovative teaching approaches.
Budget feasibility and transparency.
Why Apply for the OBEL Award Teaching Fellowships?
Successful receipt of this prestigious fellowship comes with numerous advantages, including:
Recognition for new teaching approaches and course design.
An opportunity to make meaningful contributions to the academic community.
Chances to create and apply effective teaching materials.
Establishing strong professional networks in the architecture and built environment disciplines.
Post-Fellowship Duties
Successful fellows are required to:
Present an overall report of the course, including learning objectives and teaching approach.
Share a copy of the syllabus and course impact feedback.
Capture the fellowship experience in visual and written content for OBEL’s channels.
Application Procedure
To apply for the 2025 OBEL Award Teaching Fellowships, do the following:
Secure a Host Institution: Applicants must collaborate with a university or academic institution willing to host the course(s).
Complete the Online Application: Submit your application via the official OBEL Award website by midnight CEST on 1 August 2025.
Conclusion
The OBEL Award Teaching Fellowships are an outstanding chance for professionals to connect the academic and practical worlds of expertise. If you believe in teaching and want to have a vision for groundbreaking course development, apply no later than 1 August 2025 and become part of a prestigious group of scholars and professionals.
How to Apply
To get comprehensive application instructions and to apply, visit the official OBEL Award website or write to [email protected].
