O’Shaughnessy Fellowships & Grants 2026
Equity-Free Innovation Funding (Up to USD 100,000)
O’Shaughnessy Ventures (OSV)
Independent global venture platform supporting bold ideas
Location
• Global
• Fully remote
• No relocation required
The O’Shaughnessy Fellowships & Grants 2026 is a prestigious global funding program designed to support visionary builders, creators, researchers, and founders working on ambitious ideas with the potential to shape the future.
Unlike traditional accelerators or academic fellowships, OSV funds individuals—not institutions. Selected fellows receive substantial, equity-free funding along with access to a powerful global network, enabling them to pursue bold projects with full creative and intellectual freedom.
This opportunity is ideal for independent thinkers, early-stage founders, scientists, artists, technologists, and innovators who are building something unconventional, high-impact, and world-advancing.
Grant / Fellowship Benefits
Fellowships
USD 100,000 Equity-Free Grant (per Fellow)
1-year fellowship duration
Grants
Up to 20 additional grants of USD 10,000 or more
Benefits include:
• USD 100,000 unrestricted funding (Fellows)
• Full ownership of ideas and projects (no equity taken)
• No relocation or residency requirements
• Global recognition and credibility
• Access to OSV’s global network of founders, investors, and mentors
• Long-term community and support beyond the fellowship year
Eligibility Criteria
Who can apply:
• Individuals from any country (global opportunity )
• Open to builders, founders, researchers, creatives, and innovators
• No degree, institutional affiliation, or company required
• Early-stage or unconventional projects welcome
• Demonstrated initiative, originality, and ambition
• Applications must be submitted in English
Focus Areas / Fields
OSV is field-agnostic. Projects may include (but are not limited to):
• Science & Research
• Technology & AI
• Biotechnology & Health
• Climate & Sustainability
• Arts, Media & Culture
• Education & Knowledge Systems
• Open-ended frontier ideas
Program Level
• Fellowship / Innovation Grant
• Open to idea-stage through early execution
• Designed for high-potential, independent projects
26 april 2026