Katharine H. Putnam Fellowship in Plant Science
This fellowship supports independent postdoctoral research in plant science using the Arnold Arboretum’s living collections and facilities, encouraging innovative projects in diverse fields such as ecology, genetics, and taxonomy.
Funder: Arnold Arboretum of Harvard University
Due Dates (Anticipated): January 2027: Application deadline (projected, submit by January 11) | January 2027: Referee letters deadline (projected, upload by January 18)
Funding Amounts: $83,000/year salary (2 years) + up to $10,000/year for research, travel, and relocation; full-time Harvard employee with benefits.
Summary: Supports independent postdoctoral research in plant science utilizing the Arnold Arboretum’s living collections and research facilities.
Key Information: Applicants must have a PhD at the start of the fellowship and propose research leveraging Arboretum resources.
Description
The fellowship offers early-career scientists an independent, full-time, two-year postdoctoral position to conduct original research in plant science using the Arnold Arboretum’s extensive living collections and research facilities. The program encourages innovative projects in fields such as evolutionary biology, taxonomy, molecular and developmental biology, physiological ecology, propagation, and plant-insect or pathogen interactions. Fellows are expected to engage with the Arboretum community, contribute to education and outreach activities, and publish their work in academic journals. The Arnold Arboretum provides a uniquely diverse and well-documented resource, particularly rich in temperate woody plants from East Asia and North America.
