Andrew M. Greller Graduate Student Research Award for Conservation of Local Flora and Ecosystems Grant

Andrew M. Greller Graduate Student Research Award for Conservation of Local Flora and Ecosystems Grant

Status: ACTIVE
Funder: Torrey Botanical Society
Amount: US $1,000
Last Updated: August 04, 2025

Summary

The Andrew M. Greller Graduate Student Research Award, established by the Torrey Botanical Society, supports graduate students conducting research on local flora and ecosystems within 100 miles of New York City. This award, honoring Dr. Andrew M. Greller, provides $1,000 annually to assist with field and laboratory work costs, fostering conservation efforts and advancing the understanding of plant life in urban environments.

Overview

The Torrey Botanical Society is an organization for people interested in plant life, including professional and amateur botanists, students, and others who simply enjoy nature. T Andrew M. Greller is a past president of the Torrey Botanical Society, and a longtime expert on the flora of the New York metropolitan region. Through generous donations to the Society since 2009, Dr. Greller has created an award for graduate student research. In order to honor Dr. Greller, the Society established the Andrew M. Greller Graduate Student Research Award for Conservation of Local Flora and Ecosystems ($1,000 annually). The award may be applied to the costs of field work and/or laboratory work.

Eligibility

You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website. Graduate students who are members of the Society and are conducting research on plants, habitats, and/or subjects related to plant conservation in or around (within 100 miles of) New York City are eligible to apply for this award. The award may be applied to the costs of field work and/or laboratory work. You must be a member of this organization to apply for this award - become a member.