Ashton Award for Student Research 2026

Deadline: Feb 01, 2026

undergraduate | masters

partially funded

United States, Other countries

To Apply

Please visit the application link below to apply.

Opportunity Overview

The Arnold Arboretum of Harvard University has opened applications for its Ashton Award for Student Research 2026. This award supports investigations by graduate and advanced undergraduate students working on Asian tropical forest biology.

📚 About the Award

The Ashton Award for Student Research is designed to support students conducting research in the field of Asian tropical forest biology. It is open to advanced undergraduate and graduate students from universities worldwide.

💰 Benefits

Awards of up to $4,000 are granted to support student research expenses.

✅ Eligibility Criteria

Open to advanced undergraduate and graduate students.
The award is not limited to universities in the United States or to US citizens.

📝 Application Date and Process

To be considered for the award, applicants must submit an online application that includes the following:

Cover Letter.
Research Statement:
- A 1-2 page document describing your research project and how the Ashton Award funding will further your research aims.
- Include the names of collaborators (in addition to your advisor).
- References should be included but do not count towards the page limit.
Research Budget:
- A simple, 1-page budget itemizing research and travel costs associated with the proposed project.
Project Timeline:
- A timeline of the project, including anticipated start and end dates.
Curriculum Vitae (CV).
Two Letters of Recommendation:
- Requests for recommendation letters must be sent via the online submission system.
- Referees will receive an email from Admin@communityforce.com with instructions for submitting their letters.
- Each referee must upload their letter by February 1, 2026.

📅 Application Deadline

01 February, 2026

🌐 Application Portal

View details of the award on the Arnold Arboretum of Harvard University Ashton Award for Student Research page.
Apply for the award through the official application portal.

Take advantage of this opportunity to advance your research in Asian tropical forest biology with the support of the Arnold Arboretum of Harvard University!

Benefits

Awards of up to $4,000 are granted to support student research expenses.

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