O’Shaughnessy Fellowships and Grants 2025 (Receive $100,000 Grant and Awards)

Reach us on

Applications are open for O’Shaughnessy Fellowships and Grants 2025. The O’Shaughnessy Ventures is thrilled to invite applications for its Fellowship and Grant Program that unites the world’s most bold and undiscovered researchers, builders and creatives to find, build and spread new ideas.

The O’Shaughnessy Fellowship is not just a program – it’s a platform for visionaries to turn their dreams into reality. With a one-year commitment and a $100,000 grant at your disposal, you’ll have the resources and support to bring your project to life. Whether you’re a researcher, entrepreneur, or creative thinker, the Fellowships are designed to empower you on your journey towards success. O’Shaughnessy Fellows and Grantees are open-sourcing quantum computing, saving dying languages, helping the disabled in Zambia, researching brain simulations, making documentaries about the future of the human race, creating viral songs that last a 1000 years, building mechanical hands for amputees, researching data storage in plants and much much more.

The Fellowships and Grants empower individuals of the highest caliber whose work positively impacts the world, from scientific breakthroughs and technological innovations to enduring artistic and cultural contributions.

While their Fellows and Grantees pursue many projects across multiple domains, they all embody certain traits:

Personal Agency: Everyone has the power and capability to actively shape their future. They seek individuals who have consistently demonstrated initiative and proactiveness in their work and actions, reflecting a strong sense of personal agency.
Exemplary Proof-of-work: Past performance does not necessarily predict future performance, but it offers valuable insights into an individual’s character and capabilities. A history of exemplary work in any domain will serve as a strong indicator of your skills, ability, and potential.
Resourcefulness: The Fellowships will provide financial aid to get your project off the ground, but how creatively can you use that funding to achieve the maximum impact in the shortest amount of time? They’re looking for people who are determined, have demonstrated good judgment, and can make ingenious use of limited resources to achieve their goals.

O’Shaughnessy Fellowships and Grants Benefits

All fellows receive a $100,000 equity-free grant to pursue their projects for one year, post which they will help them raise equity if they choose to do so.
Alongside their ten Fellowships, up to twenty individuals will each receive a $10,000 grant and access to OSV’s network of founders, investors, and experts to support them in bringing their projects to life.
Access to their Network: Gain access to OSV’s extensive network of investors, mentors, and collaborators who are committed to supporting your journey.

Eligibility Criteria for O’Shaughnessy Fellowships and Grants

The fellowship is open to adults worldwide, regardless of their background. They only require that you have a strong portfolio of proof of work.
Individuals over the age of 18 can apply.