The 2026 fellowship application period is closed.
About Us
Since 2019, brwarchitects has proudly hosted the Erwin-Ramsey Fellowship for graduate students and graduating fourth-year undergraduate Architectural students. The Fellowship aims to deepen BRW’s architectural contributions to Charlottesville, where we’ve served the community for the past 41 years.
The Fellowship Experience
Every summer, one Fellow is selected for an intensive three- or four-week program. They will design a research project focused on addressing a community need for the residents of Charlottesville. The Fellow’s work concludes with a final deliverable and a public presentation, workshop, showcase, or similar capstone developed by the Fellow.
The Fellowship spans either three or four consecutive weeks, during which the selected Fellow works on a self-initiated project aimed at enhancing Charlottesville’s built environment for all. Affordability, accessibility, and equity are crucial factors in shaping our communities. The Erwin-Ramsey Fellowship is for students passionate about exploring the intersection between these factors and architectural practice, particularly in serving marginalized communities. To see previous fellow projects, scroll to the bottom of this page and click “Program Overview.”
Support & Resources
Throughout the Fellowship, brwarchitects provides resources, project support, and one-on-one mentorship. Fellows also benefit from our extensive network of professional and community relationships built over nearly four decades in Charlottesville.
Dates & Compensation
Program dates are flexible to accommodate the Fellow’s academic schedule. We offer a one-time stipend of $2,400 for a three-week program or $3,200 for four weeks. Unfortunately, housing arrangements are not provided at this time.
Qualifications
Qualified Candidates are graduate students or graduating fourth-year Architectural students from the accredited architecture programs at the University of Virginia, Virginia Tech, James Madison University, or Hampton University.
Candidates should have a keen interest in addressing community needs through the built environment. We value motivation, self-direction, and creativity in research abilities.
Submission Details
Candidates are required to submit:
- Cover letter with a brief personal statement about the proposed project or focus area
- Resume
- Work samples or portfolio
While not mandatory, detailed project proposals are encouraged.
Application Deadline: March 31, 2026
Schedule: Full-Time, in-person at our office in downtown Charlottesville.
Compensation: $2,400+ for a three-week fellowship or $3,200 for a four-week program.
Dates: The fellowship runs for three to four consecutive weeks during Summer 2026. Dates are flexible to accommodate the Fellow’s academic schedule.
How to Apply
Please submit application materials to Kendall King at kking@brw-architects.com.
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