FAIC/Kress Conservation Publication Fellowships
The FAIC/Kress Conservation Publication Fellowships fund conservation professionals to write major book-length manuscripts that significantly advance scholarly literature and best practices in the conservation field.
Funder: American Institute for Conservation
Due Dates (Anticipated): November 2026 (application) | January 2027 (full application)
Funding Amounts: $35,000 per fellowship, paid in three installments; funding period up to 18 months.
Summary: Supports conservation professionals in producing major book-length manuscripts that advance the field's literature and reference resources.
Key Information: Future cycles are pending funding from the Kress Foundation after 2026.
Description
The FAIC/Kress Conservation Publication Fellowships are designed to enhance both the quality and quantity of published works in the conservation field. The program supports experienced conservation professionals in preparing book-length, publishable manuscripts that make substantive contributions to conservation literature. Established in 1994 and administered by the Foundation for Advancement in Conservation (FAIC) with support from the Samuel H. Kress Foundation, the fellowship enables recipients to dedicate focused time to finalize manuscripts that serve as essential reference materials for the field. The program encourages a wide range of literary forms, including manuals, textbooks, comparative studies, and scientific treatises, and seeks to foster scholarly contributions that inform best practices in conservation.
