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DAIDA Foundation Global Urban Thesis Award : competition edition 2025

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Please register your intent to participate in this competition.

Important points :
  • Registrations close on 31 July 2025.
  • By mid-August 2025, DAIDA will confirm the number of submissions permitted to each Institute and will also share instructions for the submission process.
  • Last date of thesis submission will be 31.10.2025.
  • Jury panel will review submissions from November 2025 to January 2026.
  • Shortlisted candidates will be announced in January 2026.
  • Online event will be held in early February 2026, where the shortlisted candidates will be invited to defend their thesis to the jury and answer their questions.
  • Final winners will be declared around mid- February 2026 via an online event.

REGISTER YOUR INTENT TO PARTICIPATE