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No committee approvals.'; 'Every year, dozens of Fellows receive between $10,000 - $100,000 in equity-free funding'; 'Applications closed on April 30, 2026'; '11,813 people applied this year'; quoted; page 200"},{"url":"https://help.osv.llc/article/10-faqs","date":"2026-10-22","proved":"'The fellowship is open to adults worldwide, regardless of their background.'; 'No. The fellowships are aimed primarily at individuals.'; 'You do. OSV makes no claims to any of the output created by you'; 'You can use the funds for reasonable living and other expenses'; 'About 10 fellows and 20 grantees each year'; 'Yes. 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Reopening on 1 January 2027 is an expectation from the posting pattern, not a published commitment; no 2027 dates appeared on any page read today. 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