Deadline: 31 January 2025
The Garden Club of America in partnership with Center for Plant Conservation are inviting applications to award the Catherine H. Beattie Fellowship to graduate students in biology, horticulture, or a related field.
The purpose of the award is to promote conservation of rare and endangered flora in the United States, with preference given to students whose projects focus on the endangered flora of the Carolinas and southeastern United States.
Funding Information
- Provides one annual research grant of up to $4,500, regarded as compensation for work at a botanical garden by the student, who jointly serves the mission of the Center for Plant Conservation and his/her/their curricular studies through the study and conservation of rare and endangered plants.
Eligibility Criteria
- Open to graduate students in biology, botany, ecology, horticulture, or a related field. Preference is given to students whose projects focus on a specific rare plant species native to the United States, with special consideration for the endangered flora of the Carolinas and southeastern United States. Eligibility is limited to U.S. Citizens and permanent residents who are enrolled in a U.S. based institution.
Application Requirements
- Please submit a project narrative detailing proposed research. Items to submit:
- one page cover letter (400 words)
- two page (maximum) project narrative (the page limit excludes citations)
- one page project budget and timeline
- curriculum vitae
- letter of recommendation from major advisor or equivalent.
For more information, visit Center for Plant Conservation.
