OBEL Teaching Fellowship Program 2026 (Up To €75,000)

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Applications are open for OBEL Teaching Fellowship Program 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.

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.

OBEL Teaching Fellowship Program Benefits

Grant Details

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.

Eligibility Criteria

Eligible applicants include:

Prospective fellows from anywhere in the world
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