James R. Jewett Prize
James R. Jewett Prize supports researchers studying flower and fruit biology, funding original research and related travel to advance studies using the Arnold Arboretum’s living collection.
This grant was recently updated
The application window changed from November 5–February 1 to November 15–January 25; recommendation letters are now due by the application deadline rather than February 1. A single application now covers multiple Arboretum awards: designate a primary award and tailor your research statement to its requirements and Arboretum resources.
Funder: Arnold Arboretum of Harvard University
Due Dates: November 15, 2026 (Applications open) | January 25, 2027 (Application and recommendation deadline)
Funding Amounts: Up to $10,000 for research and/or research-related travel expenses
Summary: Supports original research on the biology of flowers and/or fruits, with preference for visiting scholars using the Arboretum’s living collection.
Key Information: Research statements must explain how the Arboretum’s living collection will be used.
Description
The James R. Jewett Prize at the Arnold Arboretum of Harvard University supports researchers studying the biology of flowers and/or fruits. Made possible by the James R. Jewett Fund, it funds research and associated travel while fostering collegial exchanges and partnerships. Preference is given to visiting scholars who plan to use the Arboretum’s living collection.
The prize highlights the research value of the Arboretum’s resources for woody plant research. Its living collection includes approximately 15,000 plants and is distinguished by its documentation and taxonomic breadth, with the floras of China, Japan, and Korea particularly well represented. Researchers also have access to the Harvard Botanical Library’s 250,000 volumes and the Harvard University Herbaria’s more than five million specimens.
