Noel Hill Award
The Noel Hill Award is offered in memory of Noel Hill, a founding member of the AIA UK Chapter.
It is presented annually to a Part 2 student that has undertaken outstanding and original research during their studies. The award is not limited by topic or location and offers up to £3,000 towards the continuation of independent research beyond the end of the academic year.
Submissions for this year will open in September 2025.
Eligibility
Applicants must:
Currently be enrolled on a RIBA-accredited Part 2 course, OR
Have graduated from a RIBA-accredited Part 2 Course this year.
How to Apply
Online digital submission. 2 x A3 pages, submitted as a single PDF.
Short supplementary audio or video presentation – maximum 3 mins. Can be submitted as a single mp3 or mp4 file.
The submissions should include a summary of research already undertaken, how you propose to use the award towards the continuation of this research, the period in which any travel or further research would be carried out, and your overall goals and ambitions for the project.
Submissions should include high-resolution images and restrict the word count to 500 words.
Include in your application e-mail: your name, tutor’s name, the name of your University or School of Architecture, programme of study and year of study. Please keep other submission materials (PDF and mp3/mp4) anonymous.
By applying for the Noel Hill Award, applicants agree to allow the AIA UK Chapter to use and publish their entries in digital and print formats in connection with the event and for related non-commercial purposes.
Completed applications must be sent to students@aiauk.org via a web-based file transfer service such as WeTransfer prior to the deadline.
Judging & Presentation
The award will be judged by a jury of practising architects and academics, and the winner will be notified after the judging in November 2025.
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