Junior Faculty Award
Supports early-career faculty in New England conducting innovative botanical research, with a focus on student involvement and advancing knowledge of regional plant life.
Funder: New England Botanical Society
Due Dates (Anticipated): March 2027 (Full application deadline, projected)
Funding Amounts: Typical award supports one year of research; recent awards suggest modest, project-based funding (exact amount not specified).
Summary: Supports early-career faculty in New England conducting innovative botanical research, emphasizing student engagement and regional plant science.
Key Information: This is a forecasted opportunity; all dates are projected and subject to change.
Description
The Junior Faculty Award from the New England Botanical Society (NEBS) is designed to recognize and support early-career faculty members leading innovative botanical research in New England. The award aims to foster impactful studies in plant biology, ecology, evolution, and related fields, with a strong emphasis on projects that involve undergraduate students in field or laboratory research. Eligible research may cover a wide range of topics, including genetic diversity, adaptation to environmental stressors, species conservation, and ecological experiments, focusing on the flora of the New England region.
