The Oak Spring Garden Foundation (OSGF) is now accepting applications for its prestigious 2026 Fellowship Programs. These fellowships provide exceptional opportunities for emerging leaders in various disciplines who are passionate about plants, landscapes, gardens, and the natural world.
Each fellowship comes with a $10,000 individual grant, and fellows can also opt to be considered for the interdisciplinary residency programs, which offer a smaller individual grant.
Fellowship Opportunities
1# Eliza Moore Fellowship for Artistic Excellence: Supports artists whose work focuses on plants, landscapes, gardens, and the natural world.
2# Fellowship in Plant Science Research: Designed for researchers advancing plant science and contributing to ecological understanding.
3# Stacy Lloyd III Fellowship for Bibliographic Study: Supports scholars conducting research in bibliographic study related to plants, landscapes, and gardens.
4# Fellowship in Plant Conservation Biology: For researchers working in plant conservation and related ecological fields.
Residency Opportunities at OSGF
In addition to fellowships, OSGF offers interdisciplinary residency programs to provide selected individuals with time, space, and access to valuable resources. These residencies are ideal for artists, writers, ecologists, and researchers working on projects related to the natural world.
Residency Programs Offered:
- Perennial Residencies: One-to-three-week programs for those exploring the relationship between humans and nature.
- Botanical Art Residencies: Two-to-four-week programs for artists focusing on botanical themes.
- Music Residency: A five-day program designed for musicians and composers inspired by nature.
- Culinary Residency: For individuals reconnecting with food and culinary traditions in a natural setting.
Life at Oak Spring Garden Foundation
- Residents will stay in shared accommodations with private bedrooms and bathrooms.
- Artists are provided with studio spaces, while writers and researchers have designated working areas.
- Access to OSGF’s 700-acre landscape, library, and conservation farm.
- Opportunities to engage with OSGF staff, other fellows, and residents through communal activities and meals.
Apply: https://www.osgf.org/residencies.
Applications for the 2026 Fellowships and Residency Programs are now open and will close at midnight on May 31, 2025.
DATE . Feb/28/2025