BotanyThe Anne S. Chatham Fellowship in Medicinal Botany
Application deadline: January 31
Purpose
To protect, preserve and expand knowledge about the medicinal use of plants, thus preventing the disappearance of plants with therapeutic potential. Providing this research opportunity for botanists can, in turn, assist medical science to develop therapies that improve the quality of life of patients and develop life-saving medicines.
Education
Doctoral candidates and recent PhDs in botany
Eligibility
Open to students currently and actively enrolled in PhD programs at recognized universities and PhD graduates who have received their degrees in the last five years. Eligibility is open to U.S. Citizens and permanent residents who are enrolled in a U.S.-based institution. Due to IRS restrictions, GCA is unable to fund awards for international applicants.
Provisions
Provides one annual grant award of $4500, intended to enable a student to pursue an avenue of research that might otherwise prove closed. Accordingly, the funds may be used to cover direct costs associated with travel, field studies, or laboratory research.
Selection
Selection is by a panel of botanists appointed by the Missouri Botanical Garden and is approved by the GCA Scholarship Committee.
History
The Fellowship in Medicinal Botany was established in 1997 by Anne S. Chatham (Mrs. Hugh), Jupiter Island (Florida) Garden Club, while she was Zone VIII Representative to the Scholarship Committee. Mrs. Chatham wrote, “My hope is that those who will conduct studies will find means to protect and/or save lives. We are continually made aware by the media that many are restored to health as a result of research and development of God-given plant material. l feel it is our moral duty to assist in the protection of these sources.”
To Apply
Please see the Missouri Botanical Garden webpage for how to apply. Application proposals must be received at the Missouri Botanical Garden by January 31 of the year preceding study.
Fund
The Anne S. Chatham Fellowship in Medicinal Botany Fund is managed by the GCA.
Contact
Wendy Applequist wendy.applequist@mobot.org
ONLY ONE GCA SCHOLARSHIP, FELLOWSHIP OR AWARD MAY BE APPLIED FOR ANNUALLY.
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