The Garden Club of America Fellowship in Tropical Botany
Supports PhD candidates in botany to conduct independent field research in tropical plant systematics or forest ecology, advancing tropical conservation and botanical expertise.
Funder: Garden Club of America
Due Dates: January 15, 2027 (Full application submission deadline; annual deadline: applications must be received by January 15)
Funding Amounts: Two or more grants of $5,500 each annually; supports field research in tropical botany.
Summary: Supports PhD candidates in botany to conduct independent field research in tropical regions, promoting conservation and hands-on botanical experience.
Key Information: Only one GCA scholarship, fellowship, or award may be applied for annually per applicant.
Description
This fellowship is designed to promote the preservation of tropical forests by increasing the number of botanists with practical field experience. It supports PhD candidates in botany conducting independent field research in tropical regions, with a focus on both tropical plant systematics and tropical forest ecology. The award is managed by the National Tropical Botanical Garden in collaboration with the Garden Club of America.
