CFAs: Catherine H. Beattie Fellowship Program (US)

The Catherine H. Beattie Fellowship, offered by The Garden Club of America (GCA) and the Center for Plant Conservation (CPC), supports graduate students in the conservation of rare and endangered flora in the United States. Preference is given to projects focusing on the Carolinas and the southeastern U.S. The fellowship provides up to $4,500 for research at a botanical garden, integrating academic studies with conservation efforts. The application deadline is 31 January 2027. The Catherine H. Beattie Fellowship aims to support the conservation of rare and endangered plant species in the United States. Established in honor of Catherine H. Beattie, a former director and president of the GCA, the fellowship encourages research that contributes to the preservation of the nation’s botanical diversity, especially focusing on the southeastern U.S. The fellowship awards a grant of up to $4,500 to one recipient each year. This funding is intended as compensation for research conducted at a botanical garden and supports the mission of the CPC in tandem with the student’s academic endeavors. The fellowship supports research projects that focus on the conservation of rare and endangered plant species. Priority is given to projects that study specific rare plant species native to the United States. The fellowship provides essential financial support and resources to graduate students dedicated to plant conservation. By focusing on rare and endangered species, it helps ensure the preservation of biodiversity, particularly in the southeastern United States, which is home to many unique and vulnerable plant species. What is the deadline for the application? The application deadline is 31 January 2027. Who can apply for the fellowship? Graduate students in biology, botany, ecology, horticulture, or related fields who are U.S. citizens or permanent residents can apply. What is the focus of eligible projects? Projects should focus on the conservation of rare and endangered plant species native to the United States, with a preference for those in the Carolinas and southeastern U.S. How much funding is available? The fellowship provides up to $4,500 for one year. How are recipients selected? A committee appointed by the CPC and approved by the GCA Scholarship Committee selects the recipients. Notifications will be sent by mid-March 2027. Eligible candidates are encouraged to review the official guidelines and prepare their application materials to meet the submission deadline. For more information, visit the official CPC Fellowship Page.