The Faculty of Architecture and Surveying Scholarship
The Faculty of Architecture and Surveying Scholarship is being piloted this year in conjunction with the Faculty of Architecture and Surveying and the Worshipful Company of Constructors. The scholarship supports research in the field of architecture and surveying and offers an annual scholarship award of £2,000.
An agreement is first reached with a company to act as a host for the scholarship. The company then selects a suitable candidate for the award and puts their details forward to the CIOB and the Worshipful Company. During the scholarship, the scholar remains in full employment and is paid their normal salary by the company.
The Faculty of Architecture and Surveying
The Faculty of Architecture and Surveying (FAS) represents the interests of architects, surveyors and related disciplines within the CIOB. The key objectives of FAS are to respond to the ever-changing needs of the industry, with respect to education, training, standards and research.
The Worshipful Company of Constructors
The Worshipful Company of Constructors was founded as the Company of Builders in 1976 and received its Grant of Livery and its current title in 1990. The Constructors’ Company embraces professionals from all parts of construction, as well as those, like lawyers and accountants, who work with the industry. Members of the Court personally assist scholars and representatives of scholars’ employers, right through the scholarship process.
The Scholarship Process
At the beginning of the scholarship, the scholar gives a presentation on the proposed topic to an invited audience of CIOB and Worshipful Company representatives, which provides an opportunity for discussion and comment. Review meetings with an individual representative from each organisation, for which the scholar produces a short progress report, are then held, in not less than three-monthly intervals. These meetings ensure that the work is on schedule and that the scholar receives any necessary support.
At the end of the 12 month scholarship period, the scholar must produce a written report of 8,000 – 10,000 words. A rehearsal presentation is then given to a small CIOB/ Worshipful Company audience and this is followed by a public presentation at a venue and event, chosen by the host company.
More Information
For information about the CIOB International Innovation and Research Awards click here. More specific information on the Architecture and Surveying Innovation Award can be found here.
If you are interested in applying to become a Faculty of Architecture and Surveying Scholar or would like further information please contact Dr Sarah Peace, CIOB Scholarship & Research Manager on Tel: + 44 (0) 1344 630776 or Email: speace@ciob.org.uk.
