WHO Internship : Apply Online, Eligibility & Stipend
On 14 Oct 2026
O'Shaughnessy Fellowships & Grants 2026: Empowering the Next Generation of Builders
1. Program Overview
(i) Mission: To support the next generation of "Merchants of Light"—builders, researchers, and creatives who aim to advance civilization.
(ii) Duration: A one-year (12-month) program focused on turning ambitious ideas into reality.
(iii) Key Philosophy: The program offers pure possibility with no equity taken, no corporate oversight, and no thesis or committee requirements.
2. Financial Benefits
(i) Fellowships: 10 individuals will receive $100,000 each to pursue their projects full-time for one year.
(ii) Grants: Up to 20 exceptional individuals will receive at least $10,000 to jumpstart their world-changing projects.
(iii) Ownership: Awardees retain 100% ownership of their work.
3. Eligibility & Qualifications
(i) Target Audience: Open to individuals worldwide who are over 18 years old.
(ii) Candidate Profile: OSV seeks "Self-directed Tinkerers," "Prolific Problem Solvers," and those who are "Relentlessly Resourceful".
(iii) Project Domains: Includes diverse fields such as quantum computing, documentary filmmaking, AI, synthetic biology, and endangered language preservation.
4. Important Dates & Timeline
(i) Application Deadline: April 30, 2026.
(ii) Review Process: Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis; most applicants receive an update within 30 days of submission.
Selection Stages:
Stage 1 (Jan 1 – April 30): Application window.
Stage 2 (Feb 1 – May 30): Shortlisted calls with the OSV team.
Stage 3 (Through May 30): Deeper conversations with the OSV network.
Final Announcement: Selections will be announced by June 1, 2026.
5. Application Requirements
(i) Format: Online application requiring list of achievements and a 1-2 sentence jargon-free explanation of your project.
(ii) Video Pitch: A video under 1 minute explaining your project.
(iii) Action Plan: A 1-page PDF outlining your costs, timeline, and execution steps.