SER Northwest Chapter: Student Research Grants

SER Northwest Chapter: Student Research Grants

Status: ACTIVE
Funder: Society for Ecological Restoration
Amount: Up to US $3,000
Last Updated: March 10, 2026

Summary

The Society for Ecological Restoration Northwest Chapter offers Student Research Grants up to $3,000 to support research that enhances ecosystem restoration in the Cascadia bioregion. Eligible applicants include social or natural science graduate students and upper-level undergraduates. The grant can cover various project expenses, fostering innovative approaches to restore natural systems while promoting the diversity of life in the region.

Overview

The Society for Ecological Restoration Northwest Chapter The Society for Ecological Restoration Northwest Chapter (SERNW) is a dynamic interactive professional society dedicated to the art and science of restoration. Members of SERNW are actively protecting and restoring ecosystems throughout the Cascadia bioregion which includes Washington, Oregon, Montana, Idaho, Alaska and Northern California. We provide a unique opportunity for members to coordinate restoration efforts and gain technical skills specific to Pacific Northwest ecosystems. The mission of the Society for Ecological Restoration Northwest Chapter (SERNW) is to promote ecological restoration to restore and sustain the diversity of life in the Cascadia Bioregion, respectfully reconnecting cultures and ecosystems. Student Research Grants Our goal is to help students turn innovative ideas into on-the-ground impact and to help build professional capacity in restoration science, policy, and application. We hope to elevate emerging voices across diverse ecosystems and restoration contexts. Grantees receive recognition through SER publications and online platforms, opportunities to present at regional and global SER conferences, and connections to a network of restoration professionals.

Eligibility

You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website. SER Northwest Chapter offers competitive student research grants that support emerging leaders advancing the science and practice of ecological restoration in Pacific Northwest ecosystems (WA, OR, AK, MT, ID, and Northern CA). These grants typically fund graduate and upper-level undergraduate projects that improve restoration outcomes in natural systems such as forests, wetlands, grasslands, and other regional habitats.