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The OBEL Award Teaching Fellowships 2025 offer a unique opportunity for academic professionals to develop and teach impactful courses at accredited universities in Denmark. Sponsored by the Henrik F. Obel Foundation, this fellowship program provides two grants of up to €75,000 each, focusing on the theme of Ready Made, which emphasizes the repurposing and reinterpretation of existing resources within the built environment.
Fellowship Overview:
* Type: Partial Funding
* Number of Fellowships: 2
* Grant Amount: Up to €75,000
* Focus Theme: Ready Made
* Eligible Applicants: Professionals with at least five years of experience
* Teaching Commitment: Lead at least two courses (or one intensive course) during the fellowship period
* Teaching Start Date: Preferably in 2026 or soon after
* Application Deadline: August 1, 2025
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Benefits
The 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.
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Eligibility Criteria
To apply for the OBEL Award Teaching Fellowships, candidates must:
* Demonstrate professional experience and expertise.
* Provide a course proposal that aligns with the Ready Made theme.
* Outline a budget plan showing how the grant will be utilized.
* Include a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between the fellow and the host institution.
Selection Criteria: Applications will be evaluated based on:
* Professional experience and academic potential.
* Impact and relevance of the proposed course(s).
* Integration of innovative teaching methods.
* Budget feasibility and transparency.
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Application Procedure
Steps to Apply:
1. Partnership with a Host Institution: Applicants 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 August 1, 2025. Use the ‘Apply Now’ button on the official OBEL Award website [https://obelaward.org/fellowships/2025-teaching-fellowships-open-call/].
Post-Fellowship Requirements:
Successful fellows will be required to:
* Submit a detailed report about the course, including learning outcomes and teaching methods.
* Provide a copy of the syllabus and feedback on the course impact.
* Document the fellowship through visual and written content to be shared on OBEL’s channels.
For more information and to apply, visit the official OBEL Award website [https://obelaward.org/fellowships/2025-teaching-fellowships-open-call/] or contact [fellowships@obelaward.org].