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WHEELWRIGHT PRIZE

The 2026 application cycle is now open.

The deadline for submissions is 11:59pm EST on Sunday, February 8, 2026.

Harvard GSD’s Wheelwright Prize is an international competition for early-career architects. Winners receive a $100,000 (USD) fellowship to foster intensive, innovative architectural research that is informed by cross-cultural engagement and can make a significant impact on architectural discourse.

Eligibility

Review the guidelines to learn who can apply for the 2026 Wheelwright Prize and how the prize is administered.

Application

Get the latest information about the application process and requirements for the 2026 Wheelwright Prize.

FAQs

For more about the Prize’s history, mission, and administration, browse commonly asked questions.