The goal of the CTBUH International Student Research Competition is to assist talented students, working in groups under the guidance of a professor, to focus on a relevant research question, and create an engaging output as a response. It is up to the students to interpret the theme, and outline how their research will address it, including how the funds will be used to support the intended outcome. In fact, the ultimate objective of this award is to give the chance to students of any discipline to immerse themselves—for the first time, in detailed, academic/applied research, under the guidance of a professor—in a topic in which they are particularly interested and invested. Thus, design/build studio proposals are also welcomed, with practical outputs of the research, in addition to academic research proposals.

Selection Committee & Criteria

The evaluation of proposals will be guided by the expert jury, with guidance from the funding sponsor. The jury reflects a group of tall building/urban experts from around the world, as well as academics and university professors. CTBUH reserves the right to reject all applications and make no awards.

Submission requirements/criteria/procedures

Full details of the 2023 CTBUH International Student Research Competition, including submission requirements, criteria, procedures, etc. can be found in the Award Brief.