Bosch Aymerich International Scholarship Programme

A fully funded research scholarship for Spanish graduates at the
Massachusetts Institute of Technology, designed and coordinated by
IAAC.

Applications open May 1 – May 31, 2026 at 19:00 CEST

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A first-of-its-kind research scholarship initiated by IAAC with the support of Fundación Bosch Aymerich, connecting Spanish graduates with MIT faculty to push the boundaries of architecture and the built environment.

Selected scholars will spend six months at MIT developing their research under the mentorship of Spanish faculty. Upon completion of the MIT research stay, they will return to Barcelona for a six-month professional integration phase at IAAC, formalised through an employment contract, where their work will continue, deepen, and connect to one of Europe’s most active research ecosystems.

Formats

Scholarships 2 per academic year

Duration 6-month MIT research scholarship + 6-month IAAC professional integration phase · Full time

Language English (Advanced Level)

Eligibility Spanish nationality · Degree 2010–2025

First edition MIT · Boston
September 2026 – February 2027

IAAC · Barcelona
March 2027 – August 2027

*Schedule subject to change per IAAC–Fundación Bosch Aymerich agreement.

Modality On site · Boston & Barcelona

The Legacy of Josep María Bosch Aymerich

Founded in Barcelona in 1996, Fundación Bosch Aymerich carries the legacy of Dr. Josep María Bosch Aymerich – an industrial engineer, architect, and entrepreneur who became the first Spaniard to graduate from MIT, studying alongside Aalto, Le Corbusier, and Gropius.

Created to promote architecture, culture, and education while reducing inequality in Catalonia, the Foundation today supports projects that connect knowledge, talent, and social impact – making this scholarship a natural expression of its founder’s pioneering spirit.

Research Scholarship at MIT

Two Spanish graduates will spend six months at MIT developing advanced research under the mentorship of Spanish faculty — fully funded throughout.

Research Line 1

Circular construction through the reuse of construction and demolition waste
Reversible assemblies and design for disassembly
Material transformation across scales, from geological matter to construction, demolition, and reassembly in new architectural systems

Research Line 2

Transform the externalities of architectural and urban construction into internalities
Challenge dominant metropolitan models by re-territorializing cities and redistributing land uses and ecological services
Foster energy transition and decarbonization by designing energy landscapes at territorial and urban scales

Mentors Research Line 1

Cristina Parreño Senior Lecturer, School of Architecture and Planning, MIT

Architect, designer, and educator, Cristina Parreño founded the Deep Time Project at MIT — an initiative advocating for a paradigm shift in architectural practice aligned with the timescales of planetary systems. Her work has been exhibited at the Venice Biennale, Art Omi in New York, and the Schusev State Museum of Architecture in Moscow. Recipient of the European Award 40 Under 40.

→ Learn more about Cristina’s work

Areti Markopoulo IAAC Academic Director

PhD architect, researcher, and urban technologist working at the intersection of architecture and digital technologies. Her work focuses on redefining cities through an ecological and technological spectrum, merging design with biotechnologies, new materials, digital fabrication, and big data.

She is the Academic Director at IAAC in Barcelona, and she leads the Advanced Architecture Group, a multidisciplinary research lab exploring how design and science can positively impact the built environment.

Mentors Research Line 2

Roi Salgueiro Lecturer, Department of Architecture, MIT

Architect and urbanist, Roi Salgueiro’s work explores the relationship between architecture, territorial organisation, and globalisation. He is the author of The World as an Architectural Project (MIT Press, 2020) and has exhibited at the Venice Biennale, the Lisbon Triennale, and Yale School of Architecture. Founder of design practice RSAU.

→ Learn more about Roi’s work

Daniel Ibáñez IAAC Director & CEO

Architect, urbanist, and educator. He holds a Doctor of Design from Harvard University and serves as Director and CEO of IAAC, as well as principal of the Urbanitree design studio. Since 2017, Daniel has been a senior urban consultant for the World Bank, advising on timber housing and urban development globally.

The scholarship covers the full cost of the experience in Boston

During the MIT residency: accommodation, flights, visa and administrative fees, health insurance, study materials, transport, and personal expenses.

Upon return to IAAC: gross monthly remuneration of €2,700 under a six-month employment contract with IAAC, full access to Fab Lab Barcelona, Valldaura Labs, and the Barcelona Urban Tech Hub, plus the IAAC-MIT Alumni Network and a global leadership and professional development programme.

Who can apply

Spanish graduates with a strong research profile and a commitment to advancing architecture and urban technology.

Spanish nationality
Degree completed between 2010 and 2025
Portfolio (max 15 pages, format A3, PDF, 20MB max). Individual projects only
Advanced English (all interviews will be conducted in English)
Background in architecture, urbanism, or related fields
Research Intent and Motivation Questions (200 words each)
CV in English (max. 2 pages)
One mandatory letter of reference
Full-time availability for both phases of the programme

Three institutions. One direction.

A strategic collaboration between IAAC, Fundación Bosch Aymerich, and Spanish faculty at MIT, united by a shared commitment to research, innovation, education, and the future of cities.

The programme carries the legacy of José María Bosch Aymerich – a pioneer who connected architecture, engineering, enterprise, and education across continents. Initiated and coordinated by IAAC, and made possible through Fundación Bosch Aymerich, it bridges Barcelona and Boston, connecting Spanish talent with MIT-affiliated faculty and IAAC’s research ecosystem.

IAAC

Fundación Bosch Aymeric

MIT

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Applications open May 1 – May 31, 2026 at 19:00 CEST

* This scholarship is awarded through an open public call. In addition to IAAC’s website, the call will be published through the corresponding official public channel, in accordance with the applicable formal and tax requirements.