Ann Noble Research Award
Established in Ann’s memory and in acknowledgement that her driving passion was excellence in research
Ann Noble was one of the leading figures in healthcare design and research for many years. Among her many achievements, she led a Masters course in health building planning at the now defunct Medical Architecture Research Unit (formerly part of LSBU).
The Ann Noble Research Award has been established in Ann’s memory and in
acknowledgement that her driving passion was excellence in research.
The Award is made possible by the generosity of the Noble family – her late husband, Paul Noble, together with her children Sophie and Jake who are professionals in the fields of architecture and urban planning.
Launched in 2020: this award is made to a student taking the Bartlett Real Estates Institute Healthcare Facilities MSc and is specifically to be used for the furtherance of an MSc dissertation.
AfH Members donate their time to mentor shortlisted students, who are then invited to present their projects to the wider membership.
Timetable 2026
27th March
Stage One – Submission
Students submit dissertation outline and indicate their wish to be considered for the award.
Additionally, applicants to describe how and where the funds will be utilised as well as describing how the award will enhance their dissertation research.
30th March to 24th April
Stage Two – Evaluation
BREI staff and Architects for Health colleagues, with the Noble family will evaluate submissions. If there are a large number of submissions, the panel may select a shortlist.
15th May
Stage Three – Award made
Successful applicant to be announced at a short ceremony.
14th August (TBC)
Stage Four – Dissertation completion
Successful applicant conducts research as planned with submission of dissertation: a short addendum to the successful dissertation should describe the activities which were enabled by the award.
5th October
Stage Five – Presentation
Shortly after completion of the MSc course and on a mutually agreed date, the successful awardee will give a presentation of their research at a meeting of Architects for Health, preferably in person (normally in London) or by video link.
