Botany in Action Fellowship Program 2026

🌟 About the Program

The Botany in Action Fellowship Program at Phipps Conservatory and Botanical Gardens is designed to nurture the next generation of plant-based scientists. The program emphasizes two key areas:

• Excellent research in plant-based sciences.
• Educational outreach to engage the public with scientific findings.

🎁 Benefits

Participants in the fellowship program will receive the following benefits:

• $6,000 grant for research and outreach expenses (applicable in the US or abroad).
• All-expenses-paid trip to Phipps Conservatory for science engagement training from September 24–27, 2026.
• Opportunities to share research with the public through exhibits, programs, and outreach initiatives.

✅ Eligibility Criteria

To be eligible for the Botany in Action Fellowship Program, applicants must:

• Be enrolled in a PhD program at a US graduate institution (citizenship is not required).
• Be conducting plant-based research.
• Be able to travel to Pittsburgh, PA for the engagement week.
• Commit to monthly online outreach activities such as podcasts, blogs, or vlogs.
• Returning fellows must demonstrate clear outreach goals and past accomplishments.

📝 Application Date and Process

Application Instructions:

1. The Proposal and CV must be saved together as a single WORD or PDF file, with the proposal appearing first.
   • File naming format: LastName_BIA_2026_App.pdf.
2. If submitting a PDF, include an additional WORD file with the following details:
   • Applicant Contact Information
   • University
   • Research Site
   • Recommender Information
   • Proposal Title
   • Two Abstracts
3. Email all application materials to bia@phipps.conservatory.org with the subject line: BIA 2026 application [Applicant's Last Name].

Recommendation Letters:

• Each recommendation letter must be sent directly by the recommender.
• The letter should be saved as a PDF file and named as follows:
  • Format: LastName_BIA_2026_Rec_[R/O]_RecommenderLastName.pdf
  • R for research support or O for outreach support.
• Recommendation letters should also be emailed to bia@phipps.conservatory.org.

📅 Application Deadline

• Deadline: January 9, 2026

🌐 Application Portal

For more details and to apply, visit the official page of the Phipps Conservatory and Botanical Garden's Botany in Action Fellowship Program.

For any inquiries, contact bia@phipps.conservatory.org.

• $6,000 grant for research and outreach expenses (US or abroad).
• All-expenses-paid trip to Phipps for science engagement training (Sept 24–27, 2026).
• Opportunities to share research with the public through exhibits, programs, and outreach.