Richard Evans Schultes Research Award
Forecasted
Richard Evans Schultes Research Award supports students and recent graduates conducting ethnobotanical field work to advance knowledge, broaden participation, and benefit local communities.
Funder: Society for Ethnobotany
Due Dates (Anticipated): April 2027 (Application deadline)
Funding Amounts: One or more awards of up to $5,000 each annually
Summary: Supports ethnobotanical field work by students and recent graduates to advance knowledge and benefit local communities.
Key Information: Applicants must be Society student members or members who received their degree within one year of the deadline.
Description
The Richard Evans Schultes Research Award is administered by the Society for Ethnobotany and was established in 2001 to honor the late Dr. Richard Evans Schultes. It helps students and recent graduates defray the costs of field work on topics related to ethnobotany, including work undertaken as part of a larger research project.
The award prioritizes novel research with the potential to advance ethnobotanical knowledge, supported by a clear conceptual background, relevant literature, and appropriate methodology. Proposals should demonstrate that the applicant has the training, time, local contacts, and other resources needed to complete the work. Projects that broaden participation, build capacity in ethnobotany, or give back to local communities receive higher ratings.
