Sinnott Award - Arnold Arboretum of Harvard University
The Sinnott Award funds original botanical research by visiting scholars using the Arnold Arboretum’s living collection, herbarium, and scientific resources.
Funder: Arnold Arboretum of Harvard University
Due Dates: February 1, 2026 (Full application & letters of recommendation deadline) | November 5, 2026 (Application window opens)
Funding Amounts: Up to $7,000 per award for research and/or travel expenses; one-year award.
Summary: Supports original botanical research by visiting scholars utilizing the Arnold Arboretum’s living collection and resources.
Key Information: Preference for applicants in residence at the Arboretum during research; early-career scholars prioritized.
Description
The Sinnott Award provides financial support to scholars in the botanical sciences for research that leverages the Arnold Arboretum’s extensive living collection of temperate woody plants, as well as its herbarium, library, archives, and laboratories. The award aims to foster original research, encourage collaboration, and highlight the scientific value of the Arboretum’s collections. Recipients are typically visiting scholars conducting independent or collaborative research projects, with preference given to those who spend time in residence at the Arboretum.
