Call for applications has started

After its successful start, the Gottfried Böhm Scholarship is entering  its second round. Architects and city planners in the post-graduate phase from all over the world are  now invited to apply for the one-year residency scholarship in Cologne. With a monthly funding of  2,500 euros, free accommodation and individual professional support, the program offers ideal  conditions for the development of innovative projects that combine architecture and urban planning.  The closing date for applications is 31 May 2025. 

From Italy to Iran: A worldwide interest in the Gottfried Böhm Scholarship The premiere of the scholarship in 2023 received great international interest: a total of 41 applications  from 23 countries – including France, Italy, Algeria, Iran and Lebanon – reflect the worldwide  appreciation for the work and legacy of Gottfried Böhm. The work of the first scholarship holder,  Ermelinda Di Chiara from Italy, was particularly impressive. Her project ‘Developing empty spaces for  a sustainable city’ provided exciting impulses for Cologne’s urban development. 

‘The Gottfried Böhm Fellowship was a transformative experience for me. It allowed me to deepen my  research at the intersection of architecture and urban planning. The vibrant atmosphere of Cologne,  the creative working environment and the great support – all the way from accommodation to  organization – made this year exceptionally enriching, both professionally and personally. I strongly  recommend this scholarship to anyone who is passionate about urban development,’ Di Chiara says  about her time in Cologne.

Association board: Susanne Fabry (Chairperson)  

Monika Lichtinghagen-Wirths (Deputy Chairperson) Andy Fuchs (Treasurer) Frank Fleckenstein 

Gustav-Heinemann-Ufer 54, 50968 Köln – Phone number: (0221) 8275-3466 

Bank account: Sparkasse KölnBonn, IBAN: DE26 3705 0198 0007 1626 21, BIC-/SWFT-Code: COLSDE33XXX 

Image line: The first scholarship holder Dr Ermelinda Di Chiara from Italy presents the results of her project at  her reception in the Cologne town hall. 

‘Our aim is to promote young talents who address urban challenges with creative and sustainable  solutions. Simultaneously, an external view – coming from different cultural and professional  perspectives – provides new impulses for the development of our cities. My father would have loved to  see how his vision of the city would be further developed by the next generation,’ explains Prof Paul  Böhm, the son of the scholarship’s namesake who is also a jury member. 

Course of the scholarship and public presentation 

The scholarship begins in October 2025 and runs until September 2026. During the funding year, the  scholarship holder will be actively involved in the activities of TH Köln and will receive intensive  support from renowned experts in architecture and urban planning.

At the end of the scholarship year, the scholarship holder will present the results of their work at a  ceremony in Cologne City Hall, opened by the Mayor of the City of Cologne. The work is then  exhibited for a two-week period in the Spanish Building with the possibility of the project to be  published in specialist publications in order to make it accessible to a broader public. 

For further information on the application requirements and documents, please visit  www.gb-stipendium.de/scholarship.