Applications are currently being accepted for the Arnold Arboretum of Harvard University Research Scholar Award 2026. Interested applicants are encouraged to click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.
The Arboretum Research Scholar Award gives scholars a unique opportunity to jumb- start their research program and guide the direction of their future research with the support of the Arnold Arboretum. The Arboretum Research Scholar Award supports researchers who utilize the myraid resources of the Arnold Arboretum to investigate any area of science.
Applicants must submit:
A cover letter.
A 1–2 page research statement explaining the project, how Arboretum resources will be used, and how the award will support career and research goals (references excluded from page limit).
A 1‑page research budget detailing research and travel costs.
A project timeline with anticipated start and end dates.
A curriculum vitae.
Two letters of recommendation, submitted directly by referees via an emailed link. Applicants must request these through the online system (except faculty or senior scientists).
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