Arboretum Research Scholar Award
The Arboretum Research Scholar Award funds innovative scientific research using the unique resources of Harvard's Arnold Arboretum, supporting scholars to advance their research programs and academic connections.
Funder: Arnold Arboretum of Harvard University
Due Dates (Anticipated): February 2027 (Full application) | February 2027 (Referees' letter upload)
Funding Amounts: Up to $10,000 for research and/or travel expenses; typically one-year awards.
Summary: Supports scholars utilizing Arnold Arboretum’s resources for innovative scientific research and academic connection-building.
Key Information: Preference for early-career and visiting scholars; in-residence research strongly encouraged.
Description
The Arboretum Research Scholar Award provides funding for researchers to conduct original scientific investigations leveraging the unique resources of the Arnold Arboretum of Harvard University. The award is intended to help scholars launch or shape their research programs, foster connections within a leading academic environment, and make use of the Arboretum’s living collections, state-of-the-art laboratories, specialized library and archives, and urban natural environment. The program welcomes proposals from a broad range of scientific fields, as long as the research utilizes Arboretum resources.
