The Maria Amalia Carvão Research Award supports early-career scientists conducting research with Arnold Arboretum resources to launch research programs, shape future investigations, and build academic connections.
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. One application now covers multiple Arboretum awards; designate a primary award and tailor your research statement to it.
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.
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.
Postdoctoral Fellowships at the Arnold Arboretum support early-career scientists’ independent plant science and global change research using its collections and resources to advance scientific knowledge.