Arnold Arboretum of Harvard University has opened applications for its Ashton Award for Student Research 2026. Interested applicants are encouraged to click here to learn more about this oppourtunity and apply for it
About Arnold Arboretum of Harvard University Ashton Award for Student Research
Opportunity Details
- Date Published: November 20, 2025
- Application Deadline: February 01, 2026
- Category: Undergraduate
Grants
The Ashton Award for Student Research supports investigations by graduate and advanced undergraduate students working on Asian tropical forest biology.
Benefits of Arnold Arboretum of Harvard University Ashton Award for Student Research
- Awards of up to $4,000 are granted to support student research expenses.
Arnold Arboretum of Harvard University Ashton Award for Student Research Requirements
- Award available to advanced undergraduates and graduate students.
- The award is not limited to universities in the United States or to US citizens.
Application Date and Process
To be considered for an award, online applications should include the following:
- Cover letter.
- Research statement. The statement should be 1 to 2-pages and describes your research project and how additional funding via the Ashton Award would further your research aims. Include the names of other collaborators (in addition to your advisor). References should be included but do not count as part of the page limit.
- Research budget. Applicants should submit a simple, 1-page budget that itemizes the research and travel costs associated with the proposed project.
- Project time-line. Applicants should submit a time-line of the project and anticipated start and end dates.
- Curriculum vitae.
- Two letters of recommendation. As part of the online submission, you must send a request to the two referees to submit a letter of recommendation (via the request section). The referee will be automatically sent an email with a link to an online submission form where they will upload a letter of recommendation. It is highly recommended that you contact your referee prior to sending the request. Please inform the referee to expect an email from [email protected] with instructions for submitting a recommendation letter. Each referee must upload his/her letter of recommendation via the link by February 1.
Application Deadline
01 February, 2026
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