If you're planning to apply, take note of the newly added word count limits for your application materials, including a 1,500-word cap on the project work plan. The funder has also updated the eligibility details to explicitly encourage early-career scientists to apply, particularly alongside experienced co-investigators.
Funder: Tree Research and Education Endowment Fund
Due Dates (Anticipated): March 2027: Letter of Intent deadline (projected) | March 2027: Full application deadline (projected)
Funding Amounts: Up to $10,000 per project (minimum $5,000); typically one-year projects.
Summary: Supports research to improve nursery tree production and root systems, aiming for planting-ready trees that thrive in urban environments without further root manipulation.