CSSA Research Grants

CSSA Research Grants

Funder: Cactus & Succulent Society of America (CSSA)

Geographic Scope: Worldwide

Focus Areas:
General types of research supported by the CSSA include, but are not limited to studies:

To discover new species or forms of ecological associations

To increase knowledge of taxonomy, nomenclature, and biogeography

Relating to all aspects of cultivation, artificial propagation, and mass production

Relating to conservation of threatened or endangered species

Of basic biology, such as morphology and physiology, especially as these relate to the needs and interests of hobbyists

Award Amount: Up to $3,000 per grant

Program History:

Since 2008, the CSSA has funded over $167,000 in research grants

Over $167,000 in Research Grants Awarded Since 2008

The CSSA is proud to support scientific research focused on cacti and other succulents

Grants help advance conservation, taxonomy, and ecological understanding of these unique plants

Eligibility:

Open to all applicants, without respect to gender, age, nationality, or affiliation

Grant applications will be reviewed on the basis of merit of the proposal and the competence of the investigator(s) to conduct the proposed research

Review Criteria:

Merit of the proposal

Competence of the investigator(s) to conduct the proposed research

Geographic Scope: Worldwide

Research Committee Members:

Chair: Phuc Huynh*

Members: Dave Ferguson, Tom Glavich, Root Gorelick, Rod Haenni, Brian Kemble, John Trager, and Laurel Woodley

*denotes CSSA board members

Contact:

Committee Chair: Phuc Huyhn

CSSA Business Manager: Julie Taber

For information on the committee or about submitting a grant application, contact the Committee Chair or Business Manager