The in-person intensive two-week course hosted by ETH Zurich and held in Brussels, Belgium seeks to foster a curiosity and solutions-driven mindset through a series of actions — open dialogue, consultation, exploration, and reflection — and to create a dynamic feedback loop that leads to transferable and scalable outcomes.

A diverse network of contributors—including &bogdan, Democo Group, noAarchitecten and 51N4E—with additional input from the Architects’ Council of Europe, Construction Products Europe and SHL (Schmidt Hammer Lassen), will guide selected Fellows through a collaborative process of experimentation, reflection, and applied practice grounded in real-world design challenges.

The Fellowship is open to individuals from a wide range of disciplines engaged in shaping the built environment. Fields of eligibility include Architecture, Landscape Architecture, Urban Design, Urban Planning, Historic Preservation, Structural/Civil/Construction Engineering, Construction Management and Real Estate Development.

Applicants must be from a recognised university in Europe in one of the eligible fields and either a:

• current final-year Master's student (expected to complete their studies by October 31, 2025), or
• recent Master's graduate (graduated no earlier than January 1, 2023).

Interested candidates can apply by submitting the following materials:

• 2-minute video introduction
• 800-word reflection paper
• Student portfolio (PDF, max 4 slides/pages)
• Resume (PDF, max 2 pages)
• Two letters of recommendation

This program provides a unique opportunity to work closely with leading professionals and thinkers, develop new strategies for sustainable transformation, and engage with peers who are equally passionate about driving meaningful change in the built environment.