AUSTRALIAN INSTITUTE OF ARCHITECTS DULUX STUDY TOUR

1. Entry into the Dulux Study Tour is open to all Architects and graduates of architecture of up to 10 years of accumulated practice from obtainment of the AACA Accredited Master of Architecture degree (or equivalent). Entrants must have graduated between 2015 ‐ 2024 (inclusive)*. However, it is only open to Australian citizens/residents and New Zealand citizens residing in Australia. It is mandatory that entrants and nominators are Australian Institute of Architects members.

2. Non‐winning entrants from previous years are welcome to re‐enter, subject to meeting the eligibility criteria.

3. Entrants must be a financial Australian Institute of Architects member.

4. Entry into the 2025 Dulux Study Tour is a two-stage process:
Stage 1
To enter, entrants are required to submit their answers to four nominated questions, their contact details and details of their employer via the online entry system. 
Stage 1 submissions must be lodged by no later than midnight Friday 3 October 2025. Entrants’ answers to the nominated questions will be judged, and shortlisted entrants will be notified to enter into Stage 2. The jury’s decision is final. Refer to section 8.
Stage 2
Shortlisted entrants must be upload via the online entry system: an A4 document that includes: one written employer reference, resume (maximum two pages) and portfolio of works (maximum of four pages). Submissions for Stage 2 close on AEDT 5.00pm Friday 14 November 2025.

5. Submissions must be lodged by the closing date, late submissions will not be accepted. 

6. Entrants will be judged on the submission details supplied and five (5) winners will be chosen by the nominated jury members. 

7. The juries’ decision is final and the Institute will not provide individual feedback on entries.

8. The Australian Institute of Architects (Institute), Dulux and any additional sponsors reserve the right to publish details of successful applicants (the winners), including their individual winning submissions, in all publications and communications.

9. Five (5) prizes will be awarded for the Study Tour. Successful recipients will travel as a group and will need to be available at least one (1) day either side to allow for travel time. The prize covers international economy flights, accommodation, transport and an allocation of funds for meals for the duration of the Study Tour program. Each recipient has the opportunity to extend their time at the end of the Study Tour period at their own expense but this must be advised to the Institute at the time of the winners being contacted due to flight arrangements.

10. The five (5) winners will be required to participate in the writing of daily blog whilst on tour.

11. The five (5) winners will be required to submit a post tour report to the Institute. Participates are encouraged to present this information in a Post Tour event, either in person at their nearest Chapter location or as a digital collaboration.

12. Winners must have a valid passport at the time of travel otherwise they will forfeit their place on the tour.

13. The Australian Institute of Architects and its Partners shall not be held accountable for any unforeseeable event or occurrence that is beyond the reasonable control of either party, including but not limited to cyclones, hurricanes, storms, floods, bushfire, terrorism, war, strikes, cyberattacks, power blackouts, governmental action, imposition of sanctions, earthquakes and pandemics. In this instance, The Institute will adapt the contract deliverables, providing alternative concepts within a reasonable timeframe to ensure the contract’s objectives are maintained.

*As per the new policy instated in late 2022, if you have graduated prior to 2015 – you may still be eligible. Please provide evidence of up to 10 years of accumulated practice from obtainment of your university qualification (or equivalent).