Cunin/Sigal Research Award - Arnold Arboretum of Harvard University
The Cunin/Sigal Research Award funds botanical research by students, prioritizing projects that use the Arnold Arboretum's living plant collections to advance plant science.
Funder: Arnold Arboretum of Harvard University
Due Dates: February 1, 2026: Full application deadline | February 1, 2026: Letters of recommendation upload deadline
Funding Amounts: Awards up to $2,000; typically for research and travel expenses; one-year duration.
Summary: Supports botanical research by advanced undergraduates and graduate students, with preference for projects utilizing the Arnold Arboretum's living collections.
Description
The Cunin/Sigal Research Award provides funding to graduate and advanced undergraduate students conducting botanical research, with a strong preference for projects that make use of the Arnold Arboretum's living collections. The award aims to foster new research that contributes to botanical science and enhances the understanding and utilization of the Arboretum’s extensive plant resources. Funding is intended to support research and travel expenses associated with the proposed project.
