The 2022 application period is now closed.

Background

brwarchitects hosts a Summer Fellowship for graduate students and fourth year undergraduate students in the UVA School of Architecture. Named after the brwarchitects Principals’ hometowns, the Erwin-Ramsey Fellowship aims to deepen architectural contributions to the town where the firm has worked for over 35 years. One Fellowship is awarded per year.

Affordability and equity is one of the most impactful issues in designing and developing our communities. The 2022 Fellowship is ideal for students in the UVa School of Architecture who are interested in gaining experience in the relationship between architecture and affordable housing, community planning/policy and placemaking.

Past Fellows have developed a curriculum for churches to redevelop property into supportive housing, explored the contribution of food sovereignty in community-led redevelopment, and demonstrated community interventions in public space.

This program will focus on a specific integrative project that contributes to Charlottesville’s built environment and affordable housing goals. It will be based on the program’s curriculum as well as the ingenuity and interests of the fellow. During the program, the Fellow will build relationships with residents, clients, and decision-makers in the Charlottesville housing market, while gaining a higher level of professional experience than entry-level and internship positions.

Candidates will submit:

• Cover letter, including a brief personal statement about relevant background and interests
• Resume
• Work samples or portfolio

We welcome more developed project proposals from candidates whose focus aligns with the Fellowship.

Application deadline: April 20, 2022

Schedule: Full-Time, based in the brwarchitects office in downtown Charlottesville. Vaccination status required.

Compensation: $2,500+

Dates: The fellowship is a three- to four-week program during the Summer of 2022. Dates may be modified to suit candidate’s schedule.

Candidates should submit application materials to Cole Wardell at cwardell@brw-architects.com