The Catherine H. Beattie Fellowship in Conservation Horticulture
The Catherine H. Beattie Fellowship funds graduate research on conserving rare and endangered U.S. plants, especially in the Carolinas and Southeast, in collaboration with the Center for Plant Conservation.
Funder: Garden Club of America
Due Dates (Anticipated): January 2027 (application deadline)
Funding Amounts: One annual research grant of up to $4,500; typically for a single year.
Summary: Supports graduate student research in conservation of rare and endangered U.S. flora in partnership with the Center for Plant Conservation.
Description
This fellowship advances the conservation of rare and endangered plant species in the United States by supporting graduate students engaged in research projects in collaboration with the Center for Plant Conservation (Escondido, California). The award is intended to foster both academic and practical progress in conservation horticulture, with a particular emphasis on projects focused on the endangered flora of the Carolinas and Southeastern U.S. The fellowship honors Catherine H. Beattie, a former GCA president and advocate for wildflower preservation.
