California Botanical Society Paul Silva Student Research Grant

California Botanical Society Paul Silva Student Research Grant

Status: ACTIVE
Funder: California Botanical Society
Amount: Up to US $1,000
Last Updated: November 19, 2025

Summary

The California Botanical Society Paul Silva Student Research Grant supports undergraduate and graduate student members conducting botanical research in western North America. Grants of up to $600 are available for projects aimed at advancing Western American botany. The funding can cover research travel, supplies, and minor equipment, with the goal of producing a professional publication. Collaborative applications are encouraged, and there are no restrictions based on citizenship.

Overview

Background The Paul Silva Student Research Grant is named after Paul Silva (1922-2014), a phycologist and Curator of Algae at the University Herbarium, UC Berkeley, whose bequest to the Society has made this award possible. Awards are made to qualified undergraduate and graduate student members of the Society working on projects that will help achieve the Society’s goal of advancing Western American botany. Students from any accredited university doing botanical research within western North America and who are members of the Society are eligible for this award. The California Botanical Society will award one or several research grants of up to $600 to qualified students working on projects to help achieve the Society’s goal of “advancing Western American botany.” This award is named after Paul Silva (1922 – 2014), a phycologist and Curator of Algae at the University Herbarium, UC Berkeley, whose bequest to the Society has made this award possible. Funding Funds for research travel, supplies, and minor equipment may be requested.  Projects should be designed to produce a professional publication in a scholarly journal, preferably Madroño. The proposed budget should not exceed $600. Land transportation in private vehicles should be stated in mileage, using the IRS business rate per mile. Please see FAQs for additional guidelines.

Eligibility

You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website. Student members of the California Botanical Society who are conducting or proposing to conduct botanical research within western North America are eligible for this award. Collaborative applications are welcome. Undergraduates are encouraged to apply. This award is not limited to United States citizen status.

Ineligibility

Requests for salary or per diems will not be considered.