SCHOLARSHIPS (May 2026)

University College London Bartlett Scholarships

• Deadline: May–June 2026 (varies by program)
• Eligibility: International students
• Funding: Partial / full

AC Insight

A gateway into one of the most influential architecture ecosystems globally.

ETH Zurich Doctoral Fellowship

• Deadline: Ongoing cycle awareness
• Funding: Fully funded PhD

AC Insight

For those pursuing:

• Research
• Academia
• Long-term intellectual leadership

CLOSING SOON (HIGH URGENCY)

• AIA COTE Top Ten for Students — June 3, 2026
• World Architecture Festival Awards — June 2026
• UCL Bartlett Scholarships — May–June 2026

PREPARE AHEAD (STRATEGIC OPPORTUNITIES)

Wheelwright Prize

• Status: Closed
• Next Cycle: Early 2027

AC Insight:
Start preparing now:

• Research proposal
• Writing portfolio
• Global narrative

EVolo Skyscraper Competition

• Status: Next cycle opens late 2026

AC Insight:
Highly competitive—requires months of preparation.

ARCHITECTS CORNER STRATEGY NOTE (MAY 2026)

“The architects who win global opportunities are not the most talented—they are the most prepared before the deadline is announced.”

WHAT TO DO THIS MONTH

• Enter 1 competition (Rougerie or Pavilion Atlas)
• Apply for 1 grant or fellowship (Steedman or Loeb)
• Begin preparing for 2027 flagship opportunities

ARCHITECTS CORNER EDGE

Most platforms:
→ Tell you what is open

Architects Corner:
→ Tells you what matters, when to act, and how to position yourself early