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Bourse de voyages d'étude de 3 mois d'un montant de 20 000 dollars pour un jeune architecte français ou un groupe en binôme

Since 1930, the American Institute of Architects has awarded a French architect a fellowship for travel and study in the U.S. An important donation to the AIA was made before the last world war by the American alumni of the École Nationale Supérieure des Beaux-arts de Paris, William Delano and Chester M. Aldrich, with a view to founding a travel grant allowing a young French architect to discover or better understand the United States under the most diverse aspects: including architecture, urbanism, landscape architecture and interior design.

The fellowship selects one candidate to travel to the United States for three months with a budget of 20,000 USD.

The subjects will be more relevant if there is a connection with current issues, such as sustainable architecture, net zero buildings, resiliency, a healthy built environment and inclusive design.

At the request of the American Committee, the duration of the stay in the United States must be three consecutive months during the year 2026, to be completed before the end of year (except if any national restrictions, pandemic or otherwise, intervene). This clause must be respected. The funds can be provided to support one person or a pair team (2 individuals). In the case of a pair team, the duration of the stay in the United States may be reduced to two consecutive months.

Criteria:
• French nationality
• Graduated as an HMNOP architect or DE (or equivalent)
• Age: from 23 to 35 years old

Deadline:
January 20, 2026

Application form*
• Application letter (2 pages—10 MB)
• Theme and issues of the trip: definition of the topic, study goals, travel
logistics. Keep in mind that this is a travel grant and not a university
research grant. (4 pages—10 MB)
• Résumé (curriculum vitæ, 1 page—10 MB)
• Portfolio (selection, 4 pages—10 MB)

• The documents can be written in either English or French.