Catherine H. Beattie Fellowship in Conservation Horticulture
Preference is given to students focusing on the endangered flora of the Carolinas or the southeastern United States.
Selection will be based on the excellence of the student’s personal and academic qualifications, and on the anticipated contribution of the project to the conservation of rare and endangered plants.
Each year, the grant enables a graduate student in biology, horticulture, or a related field to conduct research on a rare or endangered U.S. plant. Preference is given to students focusing on the endangered flora of the Carolinas or the southeastern United States. Fellowships may vary from $1,000 to $4,000, and will serve as compensation for work done by a graduate student.
Applications should be submitted to the Center for Plant Conservation. They should include the following:
- a 2-3 page proposal, which includes a description of the research project, and how it relates to the student’s academic and professional development
- an itemized budget for the funds requested
- a current resume
- a letter of endorsement by an academic advisor from the institution where the student is pursuing graduate studies
- the names of three additional persons qualified to describe the student’s character and ability
- official transcripts for both undergraduate and graduate academic records.
Fellowships serve as compensation for work done by graduate student.