Undergraduate and Graduate Student Training Fellowship Grant

Undergraduate and Graduate Student Training Fellowship Grant

Status: ACTIVE
Funder: Torrey Botanical Society
Amount: US $1,000
Last Updated: September 02, 2025

Summary

The Undergraduate and Graduate Student Training Fellowship, offered by the Torrey Botanical Society, provides $1,000 annually to support students in plant science. This award is intended for society members to help cover course costs at biological field stations. Founded in the 1860s, the society promotes interest in plant life among botanists and nature enthusiasts alike, making it one of the oldest botanical societies in America.

Overview

Undergraduate and Graduate Student Training Fellowship The Torrey Botanical Society is an organization for people interested in plant life, including professional and amateur botanists, students, and others who simply enjoy nature. The society, which began informally in the 1860’s under the aegis and inspiration of Columbia College Professor John Torrey, is thought to be the oldest botanical society in America. The Torrey Botanical Society supports student training with an annual award of $1,000. The award must be used to help pay the cost of taking courses at a biological field station.

Eligibility

You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website. Undergraduate and graduate students of plant science who are members of the Society are eligible to apply for this award. You must be a member of this organization to apply for this award - become a member.