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Rare Plant RaMP (Research & Mentoring for Post-baccalaureates in Biological Sciences)

Quail Botanical Gardens Foundation

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Deadline

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Grant Type

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Cycle
Annual
Tracked since
April 2026

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Eligible organizations

  • Individuals without extensive research experience during undergraduate studies

Other requirements

  • Recent undergraduate graduates interested in plant sciences
  • Candidates interested in botany, conservation, or plant science fields

Overview

Rare Plant RaMP Program

Organization: San Diego Botanic Garden (in partnership with Atlanta Botanical Garden, California Botanical Garden, and Morton Arboretum)

Geographic Scope: United States (4 botanical garden locations)

Program Focus:

  • Research and mentorship for post-baccalaureate students in plant sciences

  • Investigation of global plant biodiversity decline

  • Rare plant species research and conservation

  • Diversifying the STEM workforce through paid training and mentorship
  • Eligibility:

  • Recent undergraduate graduates interested in plant sciences

  • Individuals without extensive research experience during undergraduate studies

  • Candidates interested in botany, conservation, or plant science fields
  • What the Program Offers:

  • Paid training and mentorship positions (1-year duration)

  • Opportunity to develop independent research projects on rare plant species

  • Collaboration with conservation professionals and field botanists

  • Skill development in: laboratory techniques, GIS, public speaking, data analysis

  • Networking with other mentees across partner institutions

  • Fieldwork opportunities across California and beyond

  • Professional development workshops focused on soft and hard skills

  • Travel to partner botanical gardens for collaborative workshops
  • Contact Information: 300 Quail Gardens Dr., Encinitas, CA 92024 | Phone: (760) 436-3036

    How to Apply

    Application Process

    Applications are submitted online through the program website.

    Application Deadline (most recent cycle): March 15, 2024

    Note: The deadline listed is from the 2024-2025 cycle. Current application timeline for 2026 should be verified directly with the program.

    How to Apply:
    1. Visit the program website for application portal and instructions
    2. Submit application materials online
    3. Program reviews and selects mentees

    Required Materials: Specific application requirements not detailed in provided text. Contact program directly for current application requirements.

    Contact for Application Questions: Visit https://sdbgarden.org or contact (760) 436-3036

    What Quail Botanical Gardens Foundation actually gave

    Source: IRS Form 990, 2024 — the most recent filing with itemized grants

    Grants in 2024
    1
    Total given
    $11K
    Median grant
    $11K
    • By dollars: California 100%. Top recipient cities: San Marino, CA.

    Example grants

    • Botanic Gardens Conservation Int'l US Inc · San Marino, CA

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      $11K

    IRS Form 990, 2024. Amounts as reported by the funder. Full 990 history →

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    Fields of Work

    science-researcheducationworkforce-development

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