Up to £10,000 available to support design research projects – 2015 RIBA McAslan Bursary open for entries
The Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA), John McAslan + Partners, and the Environment Agency have today announced the launch of the 2015 RIBA McAslan Bursary.
Funded by a contribution of £10,000 from the Environment Agency, the 2015 bursary scheme will support an individual or team of architecture and engineering students, graduates and newly qualified architects and engineers to develop and realise a design research project.
Projects will be expected to demonstrate progress towards a sustainable solution that improves the physical environment for communities and tackles the challenges posed by climate change or weather extremes. Applicants are welcome to apply for grants of up to £5,000 to support their project.
The Government Chief Construction Adviser will support the Bursary scheme as an advisor; the Institution of Civil Engineers (ICE) will continue as partners.
The judging panel comprises Jo Ashbridge (AzuKo), David Balmforth (ICE), Sir Phillip Dilley (Environment Agency), Peter Hansford (BIS), John McAslan (John McAslan + Partners), and John Waldron (RIBA Education Trust Funds Committee).
The deadline for applications is Thursday 1 October 2015.
Sir Phillip Dilley, Chairman of the Environment Agency, said:
“It is really important that we nurture the next generation of young architects and engineers to enable them to design innovative sustainable solutions to the challenges we all face from climate change. This initiative is a great way of helping to achieve this and we are proud to be involved.”
Stephen Hodder, RIBA President, adds:
“The 2015 RIBA McAslan Bursary provides much needed support for innovation and excellence in architecture and design to the great benefit of communities and the environment. The generous support offered to successful applicants by John McAslan + Partners, and our partners, will enable some fantastic projects to reach their full potential. I am very much looking to forward to reviewing the 2015 entries.”
John McAslan, Executive Chairman, John McAslan + Partners, adds:
“Now in its 10th year, the bursary has to date supported 16 diverse projects in far-flung corners of the world – from India and Thailand to Senegal and Rwanda, as well as across the UK. The Bursary offers architecture and engineering students and graduates a remarkable opportunity to develop innovative projects. In previous years, the Bursary has cultivated positive and real change for the environment and communities involved. This is essentially a collaborative process – the idea is that our knowledge and experience will help support the realisation of the winning project(s). This year we are delighted to be working with the Environment Agency as partners.”
Applicants can find more information about previous award winners, including Asif Khan (in 2007 and 2008), as well as how to apply for this year’s award at: www.architecture.com/mcaslanbursary
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Posted on Friday 29th May 2015
