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SFFILM Sloan Stories of Science Development Fund

Overview

The SFFILM Sloan Stories of Science Development Fund is funded by the Alfred P. Sloan Foundation as part of their mission to champion films that explore scientific or technological themes. SFFILM will award grants to filmmakers in the early stages of writing screenplays inspired by discoveries from the Stories of Science Sourcebook.

The Stories of Science Sourcebook is composed of eleven significant scientific and technological Discoveries made in 2019 and 2020 as a source of inspiration to filmmakers interested in telling fictionalized stories that explore the discovery’s underlying themes or characters, and dramatize the impact of these breakthroughs on members of the broader public.

Filmmakers may take creative latitude when proposing adaptations of these stories, however, their proposals must be grounded in both the material and a commitment to portraying the science or technology at the center of the stories in a manner that is realistic and grounded in scientific research.

Winning applicants to the Stories of Science Development Fund who draw their inspiration from the articles and discoveries collected in the Stories of Science Sourcebook will receive a $10,000 cash grant and participate in a two-day filmmaker retreat, during which they will receive guidance and mentorship from scientists and film industry professionals to help them shape their storytelling vision.

Browse the Stories of Science Sourcebook Discoveries here.

Evaluation Criteria

Applicant Criteria

Applicant may not be an SFFILM or Sloan employee or a member of any SFFILM or Sloan boards.
Applicant must be at least 18 years old.
Filmmaker, or any other applicant or co-applicant must become a SFFILM member at the Filmmaker level or above prior to SFFILM releasing funds from the Grant.
Primary applicant must be the writer of the film.

Project Criteria

Project must be inspired by a discovery in the Science in Cinema Sourcebook.
Project must be feature length
Project must be a narrative/fiction film.
Project must be consistent with SFFILM’s mission and represent an imaginative contribution to the moving image art form.
There must be realistic scientific or technological content at the center of the screenplay.

Application Criteria

Filmmaker clearly articulates the scientific or technological ideas in their screenplay and the ways in which this story would expand the public understanding of science.
Filmmaker demonstrates a compelling vision for how the story they select would translate to a feature film.
Applicant directly answers all questions on the application and does not go over the word count. Applications that go over the word count will be considered ineligible.

Grantee Responsibilities

Financial Stipulations

Funds must be used towards developing the screenplay and/or living expenses.
Transportation to and from the residency is the responsibility of the fellow.
Filmmaker will sign an agreement with SFFILM.
Filmmaker understands there will be a press release announcing chosen fellows. Unless otherwise specified during the approval process, the submitted bio and logline will be used in the press release.
Filmmaker agrees to submit a progress report detailing how the funds were spent alongside a new writing sample.
Supported filmmakers shall provide acknowledgment to SFFILM and the Alfred P. Sloan Foundation. SFFILM and the Alfred P. Sloan Foundation are to be listed with other comparable funders with language that mirrors or is similar to: “Made with support from SFFILM and the Alfred P. Sloan Foundation.”

Additional Notes

Only one application per project will be accepted.
The Sloan Stories of Science Development Fund is open internationally. If selected to participate in the 2-day retreat in San Francisco, international flights will not be able to be covered in full but a travel stipend will be provided for a portion of the travel costs.
While we encourage filmmakers to apply to the San Francisco International Film Festival, winning a fellowship from SFFILM does not guarantee acceptance into that festival.

How to Apply

To begin the application process, navigate to the Application page to review the required items for submission. Prepare your answers ahead of time in a separate document before submitting in case there are any problems with your submission. Leave time for technical issues, and please do not wait until the last minute to submit your application.

If you are a member of SFFILM, your application fee is waived. If you are not a member of SFFILM, there is an application fee that must be paid in order for your submission to be considered. To pay the application fee, enter your credit card information at the end of the application before submitting. Email support@sffilm.org if you have any technical questions.

Here is a sample of the questions and prompts you will find in the online application:

Bio (200 words or less)
Logline In a couple of sentences, please describe the crux of your film (75 words or less)
Project synopsis (300 words or less)
Anticipated total film budget
Brief description of the scientific or technological ideas you are exploring through this story (300 words or less)
In what ways could this story expand the public understanding of science or technology? (300 words or less)
What scientific or artistic guidance and research would you seek out to write this screenplay? (300 words or less)

Additional required application materials include:

A one-page treatment. This should give us a clear sense of the beginning, middle and end of the story, as well as your central characters.
A one-page writer’s statement. Please describe your vision for this project. What drew you to this material or story? What themes are most compelling to you? How do you imagine the characters, tone and visual style manifesting in the script?
A previous work sample, with explanation. Either a ten-page writing sample of five-minute visual sample. For visual materials, the primary applicant must have been the screenwriter.

Review Panel

SFFILM will convene panels to evaluate applications and award fellowships at its sole discretion. The review panel to decide the winners is comprised of panelists that are producers, filmmakers, industry professionals, science advisors, and qualified SFFILM staff amongst others. Winners will be announced in a press release and on the SFFILM website.

For more information about our grants and fellowships, visit our FAQ page.

Sloan Science in Cinema Filmmaker Fellowship

Overview

The Science in Cinema Filmmaker Fellowship is funded by the Alfred P. Sloan Foundation as part of their mission to champion films that explore scientific or technological themes or characters. SFFILM will award fellowships to filmmakers in the screenwriting phase of developing a screenplay that tells a story related to science or technology.

Winners of the Sloan Science in Cinema Filmmaker Fellowship will receive a $35,000 cash grant and a two-month residency at FilmHouse, SFFILM’s suite of production offices for local and visiting independent filmmakers. The residency program provides filmmakers with artistic guidance, office space, a vibrant creative community, and mentorship from established filmmakers and members of the independent film industry. To strengthen the film’s portrayal of science or technology, each fellow will be connected to a science advisor with expertise in the subjects at the center of their screenplays, as well as leaders in the Bay Area’s science and technology communities.

Evaluation Criteria

Applicant Criteria

Applicant may not be an SFFILM or Sloan employee or member of any SFFILM or Sloan boards.
Applicant must be at least 18 years old
All grant recipients and co-applicants must become SFFILM members at the Film Fan level or above prior to SFFILM distributing funds to the project.
Primary applicant must be in a key creative role for the film: screenwriter, director, or producer.

Project Criteria

Project must be feature length.
Project cannot be a work for hire.
Project must be consistent with SFFILM’s mission and represent an imaginative contribution to the moving image art form
There must be realistic scientific or technological content at the center of the screenplay.
Writers must have the intention of working with scientific advisors to ensure the accuracy or their stories.
Science-fiction and speculative stories are, in almost every case, ineligible. In some rare cases, a futuristic story might be eligible if it involves science or technology that is truly on the cusp of being introduced to society.

Application Criteria

Filmmaker clearly articulates the intended goals for the grant.
Filmmaker demonstrates how the grant will impact short- and long-term professional and artistic goals.
Applicant directly answers all questions on the application and does not go over the word count. Applications that go over the word count will be considered ineligible.

Grantee Responsibilities

Financial Stipulations

The fellowship winner will receive a grant of $35,000.
Funds must be used for living expenses and if not from the Bay Area, travel to and from the Bay Area.
Winner must reside in the Bay Area for a minimum of two (non-contiguous) months, for no less than two weeks at a time.
While fulfilling the two-month Bay Area residency requirement, the filmmaker must agree to live within a 20-mile drive of FilmHouse (644 Broadway San Francisco, CA 94133).
The fellow must agree to spend a minimum of three half days at FilmHouse, and to attend a minimum of two FilmHouse events per month.
Transportation to and from the residency is the responsibility of the fellow.

Additional Requirements

Applicant will sign an agreement with the SFFILM
Fellows are asked to help us in our marketing efforts by filling out a questionnaire and providing links to trailers and/or reviews. Unless otherwise specified for confidentiality reasons, the logline submitted for the original application will be used in our press release.

Additional Notes

Only one application per project will be accepted.
While we encourage filmmakers to apply to the San Francisco International Film Festival, winning a fellowship from
SFFILM does not guarantee acceptance into any of the aforementioned programs.

How to Apply

To begin the application process, navigate to the “Apply Now” page to review the required items for submission. If you have not yet created an account for the SFFILM Grant Platform, please do so (please note: this is separate from your SFFILM member account).

Prepare your answers ahead of time in a separate document before submitting in case there are any problems with your submission. Leave time for technical issues, please do not wait until the last minute to submit your application.

If you are a member of SFFILM, your application fee is waived. If you are not a member of SFFILM, there is an application fee that must be paid in order for your submission to be considered. To pay the application fee, enter your credit card information at the end of the application after you hit “submit.” Email grants@sffilm.org if you have any technical questions.

Here is a sample of a few of the questions you will find in the online application:

Bio. (200 words or less)
Logline. In a couple of sentences, please describe the crux of your film. (75 words or less)
Project synopsis. (300 words or less)
Trailer or other work sample. (We will watch no more than 5 minutes of submitted footage)
What scientific research have you conducted thus far?
To date, what support have you received for this project?
List all sources such as awards, residencies, grants, donations, investments, and in-kind.
List the names and roles and other key (2-3) individuals involved in the project. Please briefly describe their qualifications.

Additional application materials are required as follows:

Current script sample: Ten pages of the script you are applying with. The ten pages do not need to be the first ten pages. Please select what you believe to be the best ten pages.
Script sample explanation: This should introduce the script pages from the project for which you are applying and provide context as well as any other pertinent information that would be helpful for the review panel to consider, such as which draft of the film this is and why you selected this passage.

Review Panel

FAQs

Do I need to live in the Bay Area to be eligible for the SFFILM Sloan Fellowship?

No. SFFILM Sloan is open to filmmakers based anywhere in the U.S. or internationally.
What is the difference between the Sloan Fellowship and the Sloan Stories of Science Development Fund?

The Sloan Fellowship supports narrative features and series centered around scientific and technological themes in the screenwriting stage. Two fellows are selected annually and awarded cash grants of $35,000, a two-month FilmHouse residency, and a science advisor to support the scientific accuracy of the project.

The Sloan Stories of Science Development Fund awards a $10,000 cash grant to four filmmakers in the earliest stages of writing screenplays inspired by articles and discoveries from the Stories of Science Sourcebook. In addition to a cash grant, awardees must attend a two-day writer’s retreat at SFFILM FilmHouse. The Development Fund runs every other year and will resume in 2021.
Are science fiction films allowed to apply to the Sloan Fellowship or the Sloan Development Fund?

Science fiction films are defined as projects that incorporate fictional elements that expand beyond today’s scientific capabilities and are not eligible to apply for any of SFFILM’s Sloan opportunities.
What is the FilmHouse residency and is it mandatory?

All filmmakers selected for the Sloan Fellowship must complete a residency period of eight weeks. The 8 weeks do not need to be contiguous, and can be completed in 2-week trips. The residency does not include living arrangements, but is an open workspace at SFFILM’s FilmHouse office. The residency includes peer-to-peer engagement with SFFILM’s year-round residents and feedback sessions, one-on-one meetings with expert advisors working in various sectors of the film industry, space to work from including a quiet screenwriting room and editing suite, year-round programming including talks, workshops, table reads, and work-in-progress screenings, and support from SFFILM’s Artist Development team.
How much science does my film have to include to be eligible?

Eligible films for both Sloan opportunities must portray scientific or technological themes at their center that directly drive the story arc and/or character development forward. Films with peripheral scientific characters or ideas will not be competitive.
What is the Stories of Science Sourcebook? Will the articles included change between grant cycles?

The Stories of Science Sourcebook compiles compelling reported articles and momentous recent discoveries in the scientific and technological fields. Applicants must choose a story or discovery from the Sourcebook to apply for this grant. Filmmakers who are already working on similar stories may apply, but must still be in the early development stage and must not yet have a script draft. Articles and discoveries chosen for previous grant cycles will be removed from the sourcebook, and additional articles and discoveries will be added to reflect the ever changing scientific and technological landscape.
When will the Sloan Stories of Science Development Fund Reopen?

The Sloan Stories of Science Development Fund operates every two years and will reopen again in the Spring of 2021.
Are there other Sloan opportunities for filmmaking?

Yes! The Alfred P. Sloan Foundation offers many film grants through various organizations and universities across the country. You can find a complete offering through their Grants Database.

For more information about our grants and fellowships, visit our FAQ page.

SFFILM New American Fellowship

Overview

Through the SFFILM New American Fellowship, created in partnership with the Flora Family Foundation, SFFILM offers six-month fellowships to narrative or documentary filmmakers who have arrived in the United States within the past ten years as either an immigrant or a non-immigrant. The fellowship is open to both directors and producers working on at least one active project.

Each year the grant will support either one narrative or one documentary filmmaker. The 2021 application is open to Documentary filmmakers.

Winners of the SFFILM New American Fellowship will receive a $25,000 cash grant and a two-month residency at FilmHouse, SFFILM’s suite of production offices for local and visiting independent filmmakers. The residency program provides filmmakers with artistic guidance, office space, a vibrant creative community, and mentorship from established filmmakers and members of the independent film industry.

Eligibility

Applicant Criteria

Filmmaker must have moved to the United States within the past ten years as either an immigrant or a non-immigrant.
Filmmaker does not need to be a lawful permanent resident, but must be authorized to work in the United States over the length of this fellowship.
Filmmaker must be working on at least one active project rooted in the United States, which is not fully funded and/or has not secured distribution.
Filmmaker must have directed or produced at least one short or feature-length narrative or documentary film, but not more than two narrative or documentary features, as the director or lead producer. This does not include co-producer, associate producer, or executive producer credits.
Filmmaker must use the fellowship to a produce at least one independent documentary or narrative feature with a budget of 3 million or less US dollars.
Filmmaker may not be a SFFILM or Flora Family Foundation employee or member of any SFFILM or Flora Foundation Boards.
Filmmaker must be at least 18 years old.

Project Criteria

Project must be feature length, the application alternates each year to support either Documentary or Narrative. See above to confirm this year’s application.
Project should be vibrant, intelligent, original, moving, and innovative.
Project must not be work for hire.

Application Criteria

Filmmaker has clearly articulated intended goals for the fellowship, how those accomplishments will be measured, and what the next steps will be for the project.
Filmmaker intends to form connections with Bay Area filmmakers.
Filmmaker demonstrates how the project will impact their short- and long-term professional and artistic goals.

Grantee Responsibilities

Financial Stipulations

Filmmaker must submit a progress report detailing how the funds were spent, and a new work sample at three and six months.

Additional Requirements

Fellows must reside in the Bay Area for a minimum of two (non-contiguous months), for no less than two weeks at a time.
Filmmaker will sign an agreement with SFFILM.
Upon completion, copies of the film will be made available to SFFILM.
Filmmaker shall provide acknowledgement to SFFILM and the Flora Foundation. The fellowship is to be listed with other comparable funders/grants/fellowships, with language that mirrors or is similar to “Made with support from SFFILM and the Flora Family Foundation” – onscreen in end titles and in marketing materials tied to other grants/funders. Logos will be provided by SFFILM.
Filmmaker understands there will be a press release announcing chosen fellows. Unless otherwise specified during the approval process, the submitted bio and logline will be used in that press release.
Filmmaker will offer SFFILM a “first look” and first right of refusal for potential Bay Area premiere at SFFILM Festival and/or other SFFILM exhibition venues. Please note: while we encourage supported filmmakers to submit applications to the SFFILM Festival and other SFFILM Makers programs, winning a grant, residency, or fellowship from SFFILM does not guarantee acceptance into the SFFILM Festival or other SFFILM Makers programs.

Additional Notes

Projects and applicants may reapply to this or other SFFILM Makers opportunities for additional funding.

FAQs

Who qualifies for the New American grant?

o be eligible for the New American fellowship, you must be born outside the United States and have only been living in the U.S. for the last 10 years or less. The goal of the grant is to offer financial and mentorship support for recently immigrated filmmakers looking to further a feature-length film in development.
Do Narrative or Documentary Films qualify?

Each year, the New American Fellowship supports EITHER a documentary or narrative film. In 2021 we are only considering applicants with documentary films in development.
What stage does this support?

The New American Fellowship supports feature-length projects at any stage of development, from research through post-production.

For more information about our grants and fellowships, visit our FAQ page.

SFFILM Documentary Film Fund

Overview

The SFFILM Documentary Film Fund (DFF) supports engaging documentaries in post-production which exhibit compelling stories, intriguing characters, and an original, innovative visual approach. Since its launch in 2011, the SFFILM Documentary Film Fund has distributed more than $900,000 to advance new work by filmmakers nationwide.

DFF grants are awarded once each year to documentary feature projects and are open to filmmakers internationally. Individual grant amounts and the number of grants made will be determined on an annual basis. As with all SFFILM grants, in addition to the cash awards, recipients will gain access to numerous benefits through the comprehensive and dynamic SFFILM Makers artist development program.

The SFFILM Documentary Film Fund has an excellent track record for advancing compelling films that go on to critical acclaim. Previous DFF winners include Ljubo Stefanov and Tamara Kotevska’s Honeyland, which won a record number of juried awards at the 2019 Sundance Film Festival and was nominated for Academy Awards for both Best Documentary Feature and Best Foreign Language Film; RaMell Ross’ Hale County This Morning, This Evening, which won a Special Jury Prize at Sundance 2018 and was nominated for the 2019 Academy Award for Best Documentary Feature; Liza Mandelup’s Jawline, which won a Special Jury Award at Sundance 2019 and is currently streaming on Hulu; Hassan Fazili’s Midnight Traveler, which won a Special Jury Award at Sundance 2019 and the McBaine Documentary Feature Award at the 2019 SFFILM Festival; Luke Lorentzen’s Midnight Family, which premiered at Sundance 2019 and won dozens of awards including a Creative Recognition Award for Best Editing from the International Documentary Association; Assia Boundaoui’s The Feeling of Being Watched, which has won audience awards at several film festivals and was broadcast nationwide on POV; Alyssa Fedele and Zachary Fink’s The Rescue List, which had its world premiere at the 2018 SFFILM Festival and was broadcast nationwide on POV; and Zachary Heinzerling’s Cutie and the Boxer, which won Sundance’s Directing Award for documentary and was nominated for the 2014 Academy Award for Best Documentary Feature.

Eligibility

Applicant Criteria

Applicant must be at least 18 years old.
Applicant must be in a key creative role for the film: ideally, the producer or director.
Applicants who are not SFFILM members must pay the $25 (regular deadline) or $45 (late deadline) fee. SFFILM members will have all fees waived.
Filmmaker may not be SFFILM employee or board member.
Filmmaker may not be a full-time student.

Project Criteria

Project cannot be a work for hire.
Project must be a feature length documentary (60 minutes or more).
Project must be in, or within three months of, post-production at the time of the final deadline.
Projects can be produced or based anywhere in the world.
Projects must be consistent with SFFILM’s mission and represent an imaginative contribution to the moving image art form.
Project reflects excellence in storytelling and visual style.
Project reflects innovation in storytelling and visual style.
Projects that primarily use interviews as a storytelling device will not be considered.

Application Criteria

To begin the application process, navigate to the “Apply Now” page to review the required items for submission. If you have not yet created an account for the SFFILM Grant Platform, please do so (please note: this is separate from your SFFILM member account).
Filmmaker clearly articulates the intended goals for the grant.
Filmmaker explains how the project takes a visually innovative approach.
Filmmaker demonstrates how the grant will impact short- and long-term professional and artistic goals.
It is recommended that the 10-minute sample be 1-2 scenes from the film and not a trailer.

Additional Notes

Only one application per project will be accepted.
Please note that while we encourage filmmakers to apply for to the SFFILM Festival and other SFFILM Makers grant, fellowship, and residency programs, winning a Documentary Film Fund grant does not guarantee acceptance into any of the above programs.
Films that have previously submitted to this fund may reapply if significant progress has been made since the last submission.
Filmmakers will be notified of their application status via email by the end of November. Funds for grantees will be available shortly thereafter.
Email grants@sffilm.org if you have any questions.

FAQs

Do I need to live in the Bay Area to be eligible for the SFFILM Doc Film Fund grant?

No. The SFFILM Doc Film Fund is open to filmmakers based anywhere in the U.S. or internationally.
What stage does this fund support?

The SFFILM Doc Film Fund supports feature-length documentaries in post-production. While we know the documentary production process is often nonlinear with various stages happening at the same time, films should be predominantly be in the post-production phase within six months of the final deadline.
What should my visual sample include?

We recommend sending 1-2 scenes so that the review committee can get a sense of the story and characters and if it can sustain a feature length film, your access to the central subjects, and the artistic voice and direction of the film. We recommend sending the scene(s) you feel most strongly portray these elements in lieu of a trailer. We understand the scenes will be in progress and do not expect them to be picture locked, color corrected, or finalized in any way.

If you have a longer sample already cut, you are welcome to send that. If you send materials over 10 minutes, we cannot guarantee that the review committee will be able to watch more than the first five minutes of the materials you send. If you do not want the first five minutes to be watched, please include the timecode of the five minutes you would like the committee to watch.
What types of films does this fund support?

The SFFILM Doc Film Fund supports a range of films from around the world. Films do not have to have a strong social issue and most often do not have that at the center of the film. The fund supports documentaries that exhibit compelling stories, intriguing characters and an innovative visual approach. Recent examples of this include Honeyland, Hale County This Morning, This Evening, Midnight Family, The Feeling of Being Watched, Midnight Traveler, and Cutie and the Boxer.
How many projects are granted each year?

The Documentary Film Fund grants its support to approximately 3 projects each year with grants of $20,000.
When are applicants notified?

All applicants will be notified of their status through the SFFILM grant platform by mid-November.

For more information about our grants and fellowships, visit our FAQ page.

Invitation-Only Programs

SFFILM Makers offers funding and support to independent filmmakers through several programs that are by invitation only. SFFILM’s Artist Development team hand-picks projects that surface from various other support initiatives; there is no application process for these programs.

SFFILM Invest

SFFILM Invest unites individuals from Bay Area philanthropic and film funder communities with the most exciting voices in independent film. Through careful curation, SFFILM offers Invest members a selection of feature-length documentary and narrative films, an intimate environment to meet with the talented filmmakers seeking funding, and a unique path to pursue collaborations. Beyond this core engagement, SFFILM Invest offers bespoke opportunities to enhance both new and experienced members’ understanding of the current film market and the creative process behind the storytelling. Lastly, Invest members will have access to year-round SFFILM programming and special events to keep up with the latest cinematic offerings and connect with each other as a growing community.

SFFILM Invest builds upon the organization’s rich history of providing financial support to independent films and progressive creative teams from around the world, as well as its commitment to growing the Bay Area filmmaking community. The initiative is dedicated to the long-term sustainability of independent film and serves as a resource throughout the filmmaking journey for content creators.

Since its launch in 2018, Invest members have funded 30 films in all stages of production with over $3 million in grants and equity funding. Some notable projects supported through this initiative include Cryptozoo (2021 Sundance and SFFILM Festival awards), the audience favorite Feels Good Man (2020 Sundance Film Festival award), and the Academy Award nominated Honeyland.

SFFILM Invest is by invitation only.

SFFILM/Dolby Institute Fellowship

The Dolby Institute Fellowship supports narrative feature films from development through post-production, under a partnership between SFFILM and the Dolby Institute.

This fellowship provides an exciting opportunity rarely afforded to independent filmmakers—to thoughtfully elevate and deepen the role of sound and image in their finished films with advanced technology from Dolby Laboratories. SFFILM Makers—SFFILM’s artist development program—and the Dolby Institute offers the selected fellows artistic and industry guidance, facilitates introductions, and provides a cash grant allowing them to begin work with a sound designer during the screenwriting stage. Fellows also gain post-production support, with comprehensive sound design, a Dolby Atmos mix, and Dolby Vision color correction and mastering support.

The inaugural Dolby Institute Fellowship was awarded in 2018 to The Sound of Silence, directed and co-written by Michael Tyburski and produced and co-written by Ben Nabors. The film premiered at the 2019 Sundance Film Festival and was distributed theatrically nationwide by IFC Films that fall.

The Dolby Institute Fellowship is by invitation only.

SFFILM Djerassi Fellowship

The SFFILM Djerassi Fellowship provides a one-month artist residency for an emerging or established screenwriter.

Located in a spectacular setting in the Santa Cruz Mountains, 40 miles south of San Francisco, the program provides artists with uninterrupted time for work, reflection and collegial interaction in a professionally supportive and inspirational environment. The SFFILM Djerassi Fellowship is supported by a gift from SFFILM Board Member Dale Djerassi.

Designed for both US-based and international screenwriters, the SFFILM Djerassi Fellowship offers living and studio accommodations and meals. Residents work and are housed in three buildings on the Djerassi ranch according to artistic discipline and creative project. Living quarters and studio space consist of a four-bedroom house and a unique, remodeled twelve-sided barn. The Middlebrook Studios, new spaces for writers, are also available. The residency does not include travel and writing supplies.

The Djerassi Fellowship is by invitation only.

For more information about our grants and fellowships, visit our FAQ page.