Last date
31/05/2026
Reward
826,590
Qualification
Other
Post
Higher studies
General information
Scholarship name
STACY LLOYD III FELLOWSHIP FOR BIBLIOGRAPHIC STUDY
The Oak Spring Garden Foundation will award our annual Stacy Lloyd III Fellowship for Bibliographic Study to one outstanding early-career scholar, working in some area related to the history, art, and culture of plants, gardens and landscapes. This is our most prestigious award for researchers and scholars in the humanities.
- Region
- International Region : USA
- Scholarship type
- Private
- Fields
- Other
- For
- Higher studies
Key dates
Last date to apply: 31/05/2026 The last date to apply for this scholarship is May 31, 2026.
Eligibility
Eligible applicants must hold a research degree or have completed a terminal degree within the past five years. The selected early-career researcher must be self-directed and able to work independently while on site. Applicants are expected to show exceptional promise with an ability to state how the use of Oak Spring’s library will contribute to their research objectives, exceptional promise, good communication skills and excellence in what they have accomplished or plan to accomplish.
Award & availability
Stated amount: 826,590 The award includes a $10,000 individual grant and requires a 2 - 8 week stay at Oak Spring. Click here for more information
Application
Click here for more information There is one application for all of our residency and fellowship programs, and you will be prompted to select which programs you would like to be considered for. You will be asked to submit:
- A resume/curriculum vitae (not to exceed two pages),
- A 200–300-word statement on your current research or scholarship,
- A 200- 300 word statement on how your work relates to Oak Spring Garden Foundation’s mission to “perpetuate and share the gifts of Rachel (“Bunny”) Lambert Mellon, including her residence, garden, estate and the Oak Spring Garden Library, to serve the public interest. OSGF is dedicated to inspiring and facilitating scholarship and public dialogue on the history and future of plants, including the culture of gardens and landscapes and the importance of plants for human well-being,”
- All relevant links up to 10 pages of writing that demonstrate your research outputs and current scholarly interests.
Selection process
A jury of established administrators, scholars or researchers with relevant experience and/or knowledge will review the applicants and select the Oak Spring Garden Foundation Stacy Lloyd III Fellow for Bibliographic Study.
Contact
Address: Oak Spring Garden Foundation 1776 Loughborough Lane Upperville, VA 20184 Click here for more information Apply Now https://www.osgf.org/