The Nurse Log Fund

About the Program

The Nurse Log Fund is a program for alumni of the Long-Term Ecological Reflections Residency program who are seeking support to further develop projects initiated during their residency and/or to share that work with broader audiences. Named for fallen trees that sustain new growth, Nurse Log recognizes that ideas shaped by close attention to place and long-term ecological inquiry continue to evolve well beyond the residency period. Awards of up to $1,500 may be used to support project development or dissemination.

Project Development

• Materials for a creative project
• Production of project-related media (e.g., a podcast, video, or audio recording)
• Indexing, imaging permissions, or subventions for books under contract
• Trainings to support research, scholarship, or teaching
• Archival research
• Supplemental conference registration or travel that is directly related to your project

Project Dissemination

• Public events (e.g., venue rental cost, travel, marketing)
• Exhibitions (e.g., printing, framing, shipping)
• Performances (e.g., supplemental funding to support production)
• Travel to conferences and other professional venues to present your HJA work

Eligibility

• Nurse Log funding is available to alumni of the Long-Term Ecological Reflections program, including visiting artists, writers and scholars.
• Eligible applicants will have completed an awarded residency or fellowship at the H.J. Andrews Experimental Forest.
• If you've been awarded Nurse Log funding in the past, you may apply again, but reviewers will prioritize applicants who have not yet received this award.

Funding Details

• Recipients will receive a direct payment of up to $1,500 to support the development or dissemination of work directly related to the Long-Term Ecological Reflections program.
• You will have the opportunity to summarize costs for the funding request in your application.
• If your work includes public engagement such as a reading, event or exhibition, please share the details and date(s) of that event so Spring Creek Project can help promote it.
• Submit a one-page overview of how the funding supported the development or dissemination of your work within a month of completion.
• If applicable, submit your work to be included in The Forest Log.
• Awards cannot be used for equipment such as computers, cameras or recording devices.

Timeline

• Next application deadline: May 15, 2026
• All applicants notified of status: June 15, 2026
• This program will accept applications for funding once per academic term — in the fall, winter and spring.

Application Process

• Applications are due May 15, 2026, via Submittable.
• Applications will be reviewed by the Spring Creek Project.
• Selection will prioritize projects that most closely align with the mission of Long-Term Ecological Reflections and that reflect the broadest potential reach and impact.

Contact

If you have questions, contact Joy Jensen: joy.jensen@oregonstate.edu.