Les Mehrhoff Botanical Research Award
The Les Mehrhoff Botanical Research Award funds innovative research on the plant biodiversity, ecology, and conservation of New England and nearby regions.
Funder: New England Botanical Society
Due Dates (Anticipated): March 2027
Funding Amounts: Typical award is $1,000 for a one-year project
Summary: Supports innovative botanical research on the flora of New England and adjacent regions, emphasizing biodiversity, ecology, and conservation.
Description
The Les Mehrhoff Botanical Research Award is designed to recognize and support outstanding botanical research focused on the flora of New England and nearby regions. The award honors projects that advance the understanding of plant biodiversity, ecology, and conservation, including studies on rare and endangered species, habitat characterization, floristic surveys, and innovative botanical investigations. Recipients in recent years have conducted work in areas such as fungal and bryophyte diversity, plant population mapping, ecological requirements of rare species, and the impact of environmental changes on regional flora. The award highlights the importance of thorough botanical documentation and research in preserving and understanding the region's unique plant life.
