Charles Bullard Fellowship in Forest Research Grant

The Charles Bullard Fellowship in Forest Research supports advanced research by promising individuals in forestry-related fields. With a competitive selection of 5 to 7 fellows per year, this prestigious program emphasizes forest ecology, conservation, and public policy. Fellows can collaborate with various Harvard University departments and may receive stipends up to $60,000. This residential program requires fellows to engage deeply with the Harvard Forest community, enhancing their research impact.

The Charles Bullard fellowship program supports advanced research and study by individuals who show promise of making an important contribution, either as scholars or administrators, to forestry and forest-related subjects including biology, earth sciences, economics, politics, administration, philosophy, humanities, the arts, or law.
The fellowship is a highly competitive program that only accepts 5 to 7 recipients a year from a large applicant pool.
Fellowship Scope
Research areas include forest ecology, tree physiology, soil biogeochemistry and microbial ecology, forest resource management, conservation and biodiversity, land use planning, and public policy. Fellowships are occasionally awarded in the arts and environmental humanities. Please note that proposals in the arts and humanities must demonstrate a strong connection to the research at Harvard Forest.
Program Affiliations
A major goal of the Bullard Fellowship program is to enhance research activities at Harvard Forest and build long-term collaborations that connect Harvard Forest with other parts of the University. Fellows can be based at the Harvard Forest or associated with other departments and centers at Harvard University. Potential fellows are encouraged to contact appropriate Harvard collaborators well in advance of the application deadline.
Potential fellows are responsible for contacting and making arrangements with appropriate Harvard collaborators, if required for their fellowship. Previous Fellows have collaborated with researchers and faculty at:
Harvard Forest, PetershamArnold Arboretum, Jamaica PlainDepartment of Earth and Planetary SciencesDepartment of Organismic and Evolutionary BiologyGraduate School of Business AdministrationGraduate School of DesignJohn Fitzgerald Kennedy School of GovernmentHarvard University Center for the Environment (HUCE)or a combination of these research institutions
Stipends
The Fellowships carry stipends up to $60,000; the amount of each award depends on the professional status and needs of the recipient and the duration of the Fellowship. Fellows have the option of having the award paid either to themselves or to the Fellow's employer.
In most cases, the stipend will supplement income received for devoting a period to research, e.g., sabbatical leave pay for an individual in academic life, appointments with federal support for training of individuals in federal public service, or educational leave with pay for individuals in the private sector. Fellowships are not intended to provide significant funds for original research.
Duration
Fellowships may start at any time after September 1. Fellowships are typically  Fellowships are typically 6 - 12 months in duration.
Fellowship Location
The Bullard Fellowship is a residential program and Fellows are expected to spend a substantial portion of their Fellowship based at either Harvard Forest in Petersham, Massachusetts or at Harvard University in Cambridge, Massachusetts. Bullards who expect to spend more than a week or two traveling during their Fellowship should include details in their application.
Fellows based at Harvard Forest will have a variety of resources available to assist with their Fellowship projects:Research Resources: weekly seminars and lab groups (September - April), library, archives, LTER Annual symposium (March), office space, local telephone service and basic office supplies at no cost.Housing: The Forest has furnished housing available for Bullards for $900-$1,600 per month for 1 to 5 bedroom units.Local Transportation: Harvard Forest is located in a rural area. As there is no local public transportation, Bullards must have their own vehicle for transportation. The costs of obtaining a vehicle including insurance ($750-$1,500 annually); purchase of the vehicle ($5,000+) as well as maintenance and gas. Bullards are responsible for purchasing their own vehicle.Petersham has many resources for its residents.Fellows based in Cambridge will need to make arrangements with their proposed collaborators for access to an appropriate office and/or lab space. Cost considerations should include research support costs (e.g. photocopying, office telephone, fax, office supplies, travel, lab/research/field supplies) and housing ($1,500-3,000/month, based upon size and location of unit). One source for housing convenient to Harvard's Cambridge campus is http://www.hio.harvard.edu/housing.

Eligibility

Bullard Fellowships are generally awarded to individuals in mid-career who have established themselves in academia, public service, or in the private sector.

Ineligibility

Please note: This is not a post-doctoral program; recent PhD graduates are generally not appropriate candidates for a Bullard Fellowship.Fellowships are not intended to provide significant funds for original research.