Pollinator Research The Garden Club of America Board of Associates Centennial Pollinator Fellowship
The Garden Club of America funds graduate research on pollinator decline and conservation, supporting studies on bees, bats, butterflies, and moths through its Centennial Pollinator Fellowship.
Funder: Garden Club of America
Due Dates (Anticipated): January 2027: Full application deadline (projected) | January 2027: Recommendation forms due (projected)
Funding Amounts: Typical award: $4,000 for one year; recipients may reapply for a second year.
Summary: Supports graduate research on pollinator decline and conservation, with a focus on bees, bats, butterflies, and moths.
Key Information: Open only to U.S. citizens/permanent residents enrolled in U.S. graduate programs; only one GCA scholarship/fellowship may be applied for per year.
Description
This fellowship supports graduate-level research aimed at understanding the causes and solutions for pollinator decline, particularly among bees, bats, butterflies, and moths. Established in 2013 to commemorate the Garden Club of America's centennial, the award seeks to advance scientific knowledge in pollinator conservation and sustainability by funding innovative projects. Research topics may include the effects of nutrition, genetics, pesticides, pathogens, habitat, plant-pollinator interactions, and other aspects of pollinator health.
