If you are planning a fall submission, note that the anticipated Fall 2026 deadline has moved back from September to October. Academic year stipends have also been clarified to offer up to $1,200 per semester rather than a single annual cap. Additionally, the guidelines now specify how funding is allocated depending on whether your project uses HUH or Arnold Arboretum living collections.
Funder: Arnold Arboretum of Harvard University
Due Dates (Anticipated): October 2026 (Fall cycle) | February 2027 (Spring cycle) | April 2027 (Summer cycle)
Funding Amounts: Academic year: typically up to $1,200 per semester; Summer: up to $6,000 (stipend or travel); awards generally range from $500–$2,500.
Summary: Supports Harvard College undergraduates in faculty-supervised research, with preference for projects using MCZ, HUH, or Arnold Arboretum collections, labs, or facilities, and those linked to senior honors theses.