ENTRIES ARE NOW OPEN FOR THE 2025 SCHOLARSHIP
We are writing to announce the launch of the 2025 Robert Caulfield Graduate Research Scholarship.
Deadline for submission: 20 September 2025
Valued at $10,000, the Scholarship offers emerging architects in Victoria the opportunity to critically investigate a relevant subject related to the advancement of architecture. Cross-disciplinary and inter-disciplinary approaches are encouraged.
The research project will need to be completed within 12 months of the scholarship being awarded and will be made available on various platforms. The winner will be announced at the Victorian end-of-year event in November.
The Scholarship is made possible thanks to a generous donation by Robert Caulfield LFRAIA. We thank Robert for his important support of the profession.
For those members who are eligible, we invite you to submit a proposal. We would also like to invite leaders within our profession to encourage emerging architects within their practices to apply.
This is a wonderful opportunity for emerging architects to advance the profession through innovative and ground-breaking research.
INFORMATION NIGHT
An Information Night will be held for anyone interested in learning more about the scholarship:
Thursday, 11 September 2025 at 6:00pm Victorian Chapter – Level 2, 41 Exhibition Street, Melbourne
All eligible members and interested parties are encouraged to attend. Registration link will be opening soon.
SCHOLARSHIP
Robert Caulfield Graduate Research Scholarship recipients will receive:
- $10,000
- Certificate
- 1 year of Institute membership (must be redeemed within 2 years of receipt of prize)
- 2 tickets to the Victorian Chapter end-of-year event
ELIGIBILITY
Applicants:
- Must be residing in Victoria and a member of the Victorian Emerging Architects and Graduate Network (EmAGN)
- Must be within 15 years of graduation of an AACA Accredited Master of Architecture degree (or equivalent) OR have first been registered as an architect anywhere in Australia not more than 10 years ago.
- Single and joint (up to two participants) submissions will be considered but both applicants must meet the above eligibility requirements.
QUESTIONS AND SUBMISSIONS
To submit your proposal and for all queries, please send them to the Victorian Chapter: vic@architecture.com.au
To avoid delays in replying, include subject: Robert Caulfield Scholarship
We look forward to announcing the recipient at the Victorian Chapter end-of-year event!
LEARN MORE ABOUT THE PROGRAM – Robert Caulfield Graduate Research Scholarship – Australian Institute of Architects
