The Institute for Advanced Architecture of Catalonia – IAAC wants to support the development of a method that uses practical design processes to investigate complex systemic problems and proposes city-scale interventions to approach large-scale challenges. For this reason, IAAC and its industry collaborators offer a partial scholarship to study in IAAC’s Master in Design for Emergent Futures which begins in October 2024!
The aim of this initiative is to foster connections within a diverse global network of professionals and collaborators who share similar interests and goals. Through critical examination and involvement in fields such as speculation and foresight studies, students will explore the significance of disruptive technologies like digital fabrication, blockchain, synthetic biology, and Artificial Intelligence in shaping contemporary societal transformations. By critically analyzing the present, students will be better equipped to design solutions for the emerging future.
If you have a bachelor’s degree and you are creative who want to transform the society and yourself, then this is your master’s degree! You have until March 31st to send your scholarship application!
About the Master
The Master in Design for Emergent Futures is organised by the Institute for Advanced Architecture of Catalonia and Elisava Barcelona School of Design and Engineering, in collaboration with the Fab Academy. The practical content of the Master is developed by Fab Lab Barcelona, the research and innovation centre at IAAC.
It is a multidisciplinary design course which focuses on turning ideas into actions to transform the state of society. Our method is to propose small-scale interventions to approach large-scale challenges in order to dissolve wicked problems instead of solving them with single moonshot solutions. On analysis of the current global state of affairs and societal challenges, students will be encouraged to produce platforms, products and deployments for new emergent futures.
Who can participate?
In order to participate, candidates interested in the Industry Scholarship must fulfill the Eligibility Criteria as described in the IAAC Guide for Applicants.
Description of the Scholarship
Industry Scholarship Award:
20%, 30% and 50% Partial Scholarships on the tuition fee.
Normal tuition fee for non-scholarship positions is:
MDEF01: Non-EU: 23.850€ // EU: 19.800€ // Spanish: 11.925€
MDEF02: Non-EU: 31.800€ // EU: 26.400€ // Spanish: 15.900€
Duration of the programme:
MDEF01: 9 Months – From October 2024 to June 2025
MDEF02: 18 Months – From October 2024 to June 2026
Language of the Master:
English
Submission Deadline:
31st March 2024 – 23:59 (CET)
How to apply for the scholarship?
To apply, each candidate should visit the Application Portal, register their profile, and fill out the IAAC Industry Scholarships form. In the programme selection they should select either MDEF01 or MDEF02 as their programme of interest and then proceed to fill out the necessary personal information as well as uploading the mandatory supporting documents.
The full list of mandatory supporting documents to submit for the Industry Scholarship are the following:
1) Letter of intent written in English
2) A Portfolio showcasing samples of your work in English
3) CV (Curriculum Vitae/ Resume).
4) Two letters of recommendation written in English
5) A scanned copy of your bachelor’s diploma.
6) A copy of your valid passport (or I.D. if you are a citizen of a member state of the EU.)
Important: A 50€ Application fee (non-refundable) is to be paid to submit your application.
For more detailed information on the Supporting Documents listed above please consult the IAAC Guide for Applicants.
Competition Deadlines
Submission Deadline: 31st March 2024 – 23:59 (CET)
Winners announced within 19th April 2024 (CET)
Selection and Evaluation Process
Once an application is received, the Admissions Coordinator will start reviewing the submitted applications to check whether they meet all eligibility requirements. Once the eligibility check is completed, Applicants will be informed of the outcome by email.
For more information refer to the IAAC Guide for Applicants.
The Selection Committee
The Jury will be integrated by master programme Directors, faculty and special guests and professionals coming from IAAC’s Industry Partners network.
