The Jacques Rougerie Foundation - Académie des beaux-arts is launching a new international recruitment campaign for its Junior Ambassadors across all five continents. Architects, engineers, urban planners, designers, researchers... are you engaged in addressing today's major global challenges? Are you working on territorial resilience, rising sea levels, marine or space environments, or bio-inspired architecture? This program is designed for you. A Committed Global Network The Junior Ambassadors Program brings together an international community of emerging talents dedicated to:
- Raising awareness about climate challenges and the transformation of living environments
- Promoting biomimetic and bio-inspired architecture
- Organizing conferences, workshops, and university lectures
- Encouraging participation in the Foundation's International Architecture and Innovation Competition
- Contributing to the Foundation's forward-looking research, bridging theory and concrete implementation
Present in numerous countries, Junior Ambassadors act as local relays of a global movement: imagining and building sustainable and desirable living environments by combining arts, sciences, and technology in service of nature. Academic Outreach and Workshops The program also includes:
- Academic lectures in architecture and engineering schools
- The organization of thematic workshops and student juries
- The development of international university partnerships
- Mentorship and support for innovative projects with strong territorial impact
Applications Open for the 2026 Program Applications are now open. To apply:
- Complete the application form
- Your application will be reviewed by the Foundation's international team
- Shortlisted candidates will take part in an interview with the Junior Ambassadors board
Selected candidates will join an active, structured, and demanding network dedicated to a forward-looking vision rooted in geographical, environmental, and societal realities. Join a Foundation that trusts youth to meet the climate challenges of the 21st century and help shape the future.