The School of Architecture is thrilled to announce that applications for the Douglas A. Garofalo Fellowship for the 2025–26 academic year are open.
We consider the experience of being at the school to be a fundamental aspect of the fellowship, and we look forward to welcoming the new fellow to Chicago next fall.
If you have any questions about the fellowship or application process, please contact garofaloapply@uic.edu.
Application instructions
The Douglas A. Garofalo Fellowship is a nine-month teaching and research fellowship open to emerging designers from any location.
The fellowship includes an obligation to studio instruction. A professional or graduate degree in architecture is required. Applicants must apply as individuals; no group applications will be accepted.
The selected fellow will be expected to be in primary residence in Chicago from mid-August 2025 through mid-May 2026. The fellowship is the equivalent of a full-time faculty position and offers a salary.
Applicants should prepare the following materials for submission via the web form:
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Curriculum vitae
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Proposal describing research to be conducted as a Garofalo Fellow, 500–750 words
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Teaching statement, 500–750 words
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Portfolio of selected work; no more than ten pages
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Names and contact information of three references
The application deadline is February 14, 2025, at 11:59 pm CST.
Finalists will be asked to visit Chicago for an interview and public presentation in April 2025. All applicants will be notified of their status by the end of April 2025.
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