Supports PhD candidates in botany to conduct independent field research in tropical plant systematics or forest ecology, advancing tropical conservation and botanical expertise.
The GCA Ecological Restoration Fellowship funds graduate research advancing scientific knowledge of restoring ecosystems, supporting both biological and social science projects.
The Catherine H. Beattie Fellowship in Conservation Horticulture supports graduate students’ botanical garden work to study and conserve rare and endangered U.S. plants, with a Carolinas and Southeast preference.
The Douglas Dockery Thomas Fellowship in Garden History and Design supports graduate researchers studying American garden history and design to explore gardens’ future and place in the environment.
The Garden Club of America Award in Desert Studies supports students through internships and research on arid landscapes, emphasizing practical field experience and sustainability.