The Richard Rogers Fellowship 2017

Harvard Graduate School of Design is pleased to announce a research residency at the Wimbledon House, a modern masterpiece designed by world-renowned british architect Richard Rogers.

Category Idea Competition / Open to Students
Type International, Fellowship, Open, Single-Stage
Genre Architecture
Country London, UK
RegDeadline 28 November 2016 GoogleCal iCal
28 November 2016 (via Online)
Eligibility There is no age restriction but preference will be given to applicants with substantial professional or academic credentials.

Description
Open to accomplished professionals and scholars working in any field related to the built environment, the Richard Rogers Fellowship is dedicated to advancing research on a wide range of issues—social, economic, technological, political, environmental—that are critical to shaping the contemporary city.
The Fellowship is inspired by Lord Rogers’ commitment to cross-disciplinary investigation and social engagement, evident across his prolific output as an architect, urbanist, author, and activist. Harvard GSD is currently accepting applications from accomplished architects, landscape architects, planners, historians, economists, and other specialists whose research will be enhanced by access to London’s extraordinary libraries, archives, practices, institutions, and other resources.
The Fellowship is intended for individuals whose research will be enhanced by access to London’s extraordinary institutions, libraries, practices, professionals, and other unique resources. By providing the distinctive facilities of the Wimbledon House and academic support, the goal of the Richard Rogers Fellowship is to encourage in-depth investigation into a wide array of issues that are pertinent to the sustainable and equitable development and transformation of the city.

Jury
RICKY BURDETT, Director, LSE Cities
IVAN HARBOR, Architect and Senior Partner, Rogers Stirk Harbour + Partners
K. MICHAEL HAYS, Eliot Noyes Professor of Architectural Theory and Associate Dean for Academic Affairs, Harvard GSD
HANIF KARA, Co-founder AKT II and Professor in Practice, Harvard GSD
MOHSEN MOSTAFAVI, Alexander and Victoria Wiley Professor of Design and Dean, Harvard GSD
FARSHID MOUSSAVI, Architect and Professor in Practice, Harvard GSD
PATRICIA ROBERTS, Executive Dean, Harvard GSD
RICHARD ROGERS, Architect and Founder, Rogers Stirk Harbour + Partner

Prize
Fellowship winners will be awarded a three-month residency at the Wimbledon House, travel expenses to London, and a cash prize of $10,000 USD.

Entry Fee
None

Timetable
Fellows will be selected annually for three-month residencies.
- Spring (February 15 – May 15)
- Summer (June 1 – August 31)
- Fall (September 15 – December 15)

Organizer
HARVARD GRADUATE SCHOOL OF DESIGN (GSD)

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