Pollinator Research The Garden Club of America Board of Associates Centennial Pollinator Fellowship
This fellowship funds graduate research into the causes of pollinator decline and supports innovative solutions for pollinator conservation and ecosystem health.
Funder: Garden Club of America
Due Dates (Anticipated): January 2027 (Full application) | January 2027 (Recommendation forms)
Funding Amounts: Typical award: $4,000; renewable for a second year; 1+ awards annually
Summary: Supports graduate student research addressing causes of pollinator decline and advancing pollinator conservation solutions.
Key Information: Open only to U.S. citizens/permanent residents enrolled at U.S. institutions; only one GCA award may be applied for annually.
Description
This fellowship supports graduate student research into the causes of pollinator decline, focusing on bees, bats, butterflies, and moths. The goal is to generate knowledge and potential solutions for the conservation and sustainability of pollinators, which are vital to plant reproduction and ecosystem health. Established in 2013, the program aims to address pollinator declines driven by chemicals, disease, habitat loss, and climate change. Awards are made based on the technical merit and relevance of the proposed research to pollinator health and conservation.
