$10,000 Plant Conservation Fellowship

This fellowship supports advanced graduate students, post‑docs, and early‑career faculty working on plant and landscape conservation. Fellows spend time at the Oak Spring estate in Upperville, Virginia, engaging in independent writing, research, and reflection, while connecting with OSGF’s rare book library and sustainable land management projects.

Benefits

• $10,000 individual grant (covers travel, supplies, and project support)
• Residency at OSGF estate (private room, shared living space)
• Access to 700‑acre landscape and 19,000‑item rare book library
• Optional participation in communal meals, field trips, and volunteer activities
• Networking with interdisciplinary residents and fellows

• Early‑career practitioner, scholar, or scientist (not undergraduate)
• Strong record in plant conservation research or practice
• Ability to work independently in a rural, tranquil setting
• Application includes CV, statements of work and alignment with OSGF mission, and community engagement reflection
• Residency dates in 2027: March 1, April 25, May 24, July 12, August 29, October 4
• Graduate student
• Working (full-time or part-time)