Obel Teaching Fellowship 2026

The Obel Teaching Fellowship 2026 offers professionals the opportunity to transition from practice to teaching by developing and delivering a university-level course. This fellowship emphasizes practical teaching, allowing fellows to engage directly with students and contribute to a shared archive of course materials and outcomes.

With a focus on the theme Systems’ Hack, the fellowship encourages applicants to explore how architecture interacts with various systems that shape daily life. This is a chance for experienced professionals to reflect on their knowledge and pass it on in a structured academic environment.

• Minimum of five years of professional experience in a relevant field.
• Must relate to the built environment (architecture, urban design, etc.).
• Applications must be made in partnership with an accredited academic institution.
• Ability to develop and teach a course aligned with the OBEL theme.
• Must be available to teach in person at the host institution.
• Not currently a faculty member or regular staff at the host institution.

• Grant of up to €75,000 covering salary, travel, teaching materials, and related costs.
• Up to 15% allocated for institutional overhead and support.