Aimlee Laderman Student Grant

Aimlee Laderman Student Grant

Status: ACTIVE
Funder: Society for Ecological Restoration
Amount: Up to US $1,500
Last Updated: March 25, 2026

Summary

The Aimlee Laderman Student Grant, offered by the Society for Ecological Restoration, supports emerging professionals in ecological restoration research. Established in 2005, this biennial grant is dedicated to Aimlee Laderman, a founding member of SER-NE. Applicants must be enrolled in or recently graduated from a relevant program, and their work must be completed by August 30, 2024. The next application cycle is anticipated in early 2025.

Overview

NOTE: The award cycle for 2023 is closed. News of the next grant application deadline is expected in early 2025. The SER Northeast Chapter was established in 2005 and serves members in Maine, New Hampshire, Vermont, Massachusetts, Rhode Island, Upstate New York and Connecticut. The mission of the SER Northeast Chapter is to foster the integration of science, planning, education, and regulation in restoration efforts in the Northeast (US) region. We are professionals and academics who integrate the science and practice of ecological restoration, which is the process of assisting the recovery of an ecosystem that has been degraded, damaged, or destroyed. We are proud to offer biennial grants to emerging professionals, to support their research and studies in the field of ecological restoration. These grants are offered in odd-numbered years. The Aimlee Laderman Student Grant is dedicated in honor of Aimlee Laderman, ecologist, life-long educator, and founding member of SER-NE.

Eligibility

You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website. To be considered, applicants must:Be currently enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate program or have graduated after March 25, 2021.Propose work related to ecological restoration that will either:Be conducted while enrolled as a student, or…Complete research that was largely conducted previously as part of the applicant’s undergraduate or graduate studies. The link between the proposed work and student research must be clear.Propose work to be completed by August 30, 2024.Be currently involved in the study of ecological restoration.Not be a previous recipient of the Laderman student grant.Submit a complete application at the link provided below, with complete answers that enable an informed selection decision.Request funds that support research or scholarship related to ecological restoration within the geographical limits of the SER-NE chapter (CT, MA, ME, NH, NY, RI, VT).Request funds for research or scholarship expenses such as travel, equipment, living expenses, or tuition.