Reframing the Urban Narrative Between Paris and London
Established in 2020, this Fellowship builds on over a century of architectural scholarship while breaking colonial legacies—fostering fresh urban thinking through comparative research between two historically rich global capitals. Fellows experiment with innovative methods including public lectures, walking explorations, sound-based workshops, street theatre, and creative archives rooted in communities across London and Paris
Applicants should hold a PhD (or equivalent creative or scholarly impact) and have a track record in urban studies, design, architecture, history, or cultural practice. Both salaried professionals and independent scholars, especially those from underrepresented groups, are welcome to apply. Your proposal should engage the Paris–London framework and contribute new perspectives on urban knowledge and practice
The selected Fellow will receive £50,000 in funding, along with dedicated support to design programming including workshops, lectures, collaborations, and public outputs. The Fellowship runs for up to six months—typically between January and June 2026—and can be hosted in Paris, London, or both cities
Applications are now open. Submit your documents by 8 July 2025 (midnight BST). Your single consolidated submission should include a CV with two referees, a 300‑word pitch summary, and a detailed project proposal (max four pages) outlining your ideas, planned activities, collaboration models, and alignment with the Paris–London urban dynamic
Why seek this Fellowship? You’ll bridge two of Europe’s most diverse urban contexts, producing public research grounded in lived experience. By creating an archive of events, audio–visual materials, and writings, your work will form a foundational reference for future comparative urban scholarship
To begin, clarify your research focus—especially as it relates to urban environments, mobility, infrastructure, or cultural practice—and plan how it will leverage the Paris–London axis. Draft your pitch and proposal with attention to how your programme contributes to urban understanding and archival legacy. Submit via the University of London Institute in Paris official portal before the deadline.
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