Description

Are you an academic professional or expert looking to share your knowledge while creating impactful courses at a renowned university? The prestigious 2025 OBEL Award Teaching Fellowships, offered by the Henrik F. Obel Foundation in Denmark, grant two teaching fellowships of up to €75,000. This fellowship program encourages professionals from around the world to develop and teach courses at accredited universities. The focus for the 2025 cycle is Ready Made, emphasizing the repurposing and reinterpretation of existing resources within the built environment. The application deadline is 1 August 2025.

About the OBEL Award Teaching Fellowships

The OBEL Award Teaching Fellowships are designed to support the development and teaching of impactful courses that bridge professional experience with academic insights. The fellowship encourages the integration of new voices into academic institutions, fostering innovative perspectives and engaging students in critical thinking related to architecture and the built environment.

Key Fellowship Details:

1. Number of Fellowships: 2
2. Grant Amount: Up to €75,000
3. Focus Theme: Ready Made
4. Teaching Start Date: Preferably in 2026 or soon after
5. Eligible Applicants: Professionals with at least five years’ experience
6. Host Institution: Must be an accredited university
7. Teaching Commitment: Lead at least two courses (or one intensive course) during the fellowship period

Degree Level

OBEL Award Teaching Fellowships 2025, Denmark (Up to €75,000 Grant) is available to undertake Fellowship level programs at Denmark Universities.

Available Subjects

Following subject are available to study under this scholarship program.

• All Subjects

Benefits

Purpose and Goals of the Fellowship

The 2025 OBEL Award Teaching Fellowships aim to:

1. Encourage curiosity about major issues in architecture and the built environment.
2. Support academic institutions in developing relevant content and pedagogies.
3. Offer professionals the opportunity to teach impactful courses.
4. Facilitate collaboration between academic and professional communities.
5. Build a community around the Ready Made focus, exploring how to rethink and repurpose existing resources.

Eligible Nationalities

This scholarship is open to applicants of all nationalities.

Eligibility Criteria

Application Components:

1. Demonstrate professional experience and expertise.
2. Provide a course proposal that aligns with the Ready Made theme.
3. Outline a budget plan showing how the grant will be utilized.
4. Include a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between the fellow and the host institution.

Selection Criteria:

1. The fellowship committee will evaluate applications based on:
2. Professional experience and academic potential.
3. Impact and relevance of the proposed course(s).
4. Integration of innovative teaching methods.
5. Budget feasibility and transparency.

Why Apply for the OBEL Award Teaching Fellowships?

Winning the OBEL Award Teaching Fellowship can significantly enhance your academic career, allowing you to:

1. Gain recognition for innovative teaching methods and course development.
2. Contribute to the academic community by sharing your expertise.
3. Develop impactful educational materials that address contemporary challenges.
4. Build a professional network within the architecture and built environment fields.

Post-Fellowship Requirements

Successful fellows will:

1. Submit a detailed report about the course, including learning outcomes and teaching methods.
2. Provide a copy of the syllabus and feedback on the course impact.
3. Document the fellowship through visual and written content to be shared on OBEL’s channels.

Selection and Notification

A committee of experts, appointed by the Henrik F. Obel Foundation in Denmark, will review applications. The decision will be based on:

1. Expertise and professional experience.
2. The potential impact of the proposed course.
3. Clarity of learning objectives and the course’s relevance to the Ready Made focus.
4. Positive community impact beyond the course itself.

Application Procedure

To apply for the 2025 OBEL Award Teaching Fellowships, follow these steps:

1. Partnership with a Host Institution: Prospective fellows must apply jointly with a university or academic institution that agrees to host the course(s).
2. Online Application: Complete the online application by midnight CEST on 1 August 2025. Use the ‘Apply Now’ button on the official OBEL Award website.

Conclusion

The 2025 OBEL Award Teaching Fellowships present a remarkable opportunity for educators and professionals to contribute to academic growth and innovation in architecture and the built environment. If you have a passion for teaching and a vision to develop impactful courses, don’t miss this chance. Apply before 1 August 2025 and become part of a prestigious fellowship that bridges the gap between professional practice and academic excellence.

For more information and to apply, visit the official OBEL Award website or contact fellowships@obelaward.org.