Fellowships
Fostering a curiosity and solutions-driven mindset
Holcim Foundation Fellowship
Empowering students to bridge education and the practice of sustainable construction
The Holcim Foundation wishes to grow and support its global community of change accelerators of all ages by creating educational opportunities that foster a systemic enquiry approach for built environment students, educators and practitioners alike. Find out more about our Fellowships below:
Upcoming Fellowships
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Designing Incentives for Change | Europe - Brussels
APPLICATIONS NOW OPEN — Strategies for renovating Europe’s existing built environment with an emphasis on sustainable development.
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Innovating Tomorrow’s Resilience | Europe - London
To be held July/August 2025, applications already closed — The pressing need for innovation in future-proofing strategies in design and construction.
Completed Fellowships
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Unearthing Futures | Latin America
Held January 2025 — Understanding social-cultural transformations to envision sustainable socio-environmental solutions for the region’s cities.
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Decarbonization at Scale | North America
Held August 2024 — Enabling dramatic carbon emission reductions in the context of population growth and urbanization.
Register Your Interest
Holcim Foundation Fellowship programs will be scheduled in different regions of the world, with dates and locations to be announced as confirmed.
Register your interest to be informed when there is a Fellowship taking place in your region.
Fellowship Objectives
- Expose current and recently graduated Masters students to realities of practice on building sites and the end-user’s experience – bridging the gaps between academia, the profession and society.
- Foster the adoption of a humble posture of learning among professionals and students as a way to close the knowledge and execution gap.
- Empower students by equipping them with the skills required to succeed as catalysts for industry transformation in their studies and future careers.
- Support career development, continued learning, mentorship, and collaboration through future participation in Holcim Foundation international programs, events, and networking opportunities.
Latest news on Fellowships
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Fellowships
Holcim Foundation Announces Fellowship in Europe
Innovating Tomorrow’s Resilience: London, United Kingdom – July 21 - August 1, 2025
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Introducing the Holcim Foundation Fellowship Cohort for Latin America!
Meet the 20 young professionals selected for our first Fellowship in Latin America
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Decarbonization at Scale: A collaborative path forward
Holcim Foundation and ULI New York hosted a sold-out event on “Decarbonization at Scale”