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.
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.
Arboretum Research Scholar Award supports scholars using Arboretum resources for scientific research that launches research programs, guides future investigations, and builds academic connections.
Arnold Arboretum supports students, postdoctoral researchers, and professionals through fellowships and awards for self-directed biological and horticultural inquiry using its collections and facilities.
The Deland Award for Student Research supports graduate and advanced undergraduate research on woody plant comparative biology, prioritizing use of the Arboretum’s living collections to advance student research.
Katharine H. Putnam Fellowships in Plant Science support early-career scientists' independent research using living woody plant collections to advance plant knowledge and broaden scientific use of the collections.
Cunin/Sigal Research Award supports students’ botanical research and travel to advance their research aims, giving preference to investigations using the Arnold Arboretum’s living collections.