[PCA] Catherine H. Beattie Graduate Fellowship in Plant Conservation due Jan 31, 2022

[Katie Heineman]

Dear Plant Conservation Colleagues,

CPC National Office will be reviewing applications for the Catherine H.
Beattie Fellowship on behalf of the Garden Club of America. Please see the
details below and distribute to the garden-associated graduate students in
your network. The due date is January 31, 2022. Here is a handy link to the
fellowship website: https://saveplants.org/about-us/fellowships/

Thank you & apologies for the cross posting,

Katie

Catherine H. Beattie Fellowship

Each year, The Garden Club of America <https://www.gcamerica.org/> (GCA)
and the CPC together award the Catherine H. Beattie Fellowship to graduate
students in biology, horticulture, or a related field. The purpose of the
award is “to promote conservation of rare and endangered flora in the
United States, with preference given to students whose projects focus on
the endangered flora of the Carolinas and southeastern United States.” The
fellowship was established to honor Catherine H. Beattie who served as a
director and board member of the GCA and served as president from 1981 to
1983. The first fellowship was given by the Fullerton Foundation in 1983.

*Provisions: *Provides one annual research grant of up to $4,500, regarded
as compensation for work at a botanical garden by the student, who jointly
serves the program of the Center for Plant Conservation and his/her
curricular studies.

*Eligibility: *Open to graduate students in biology, botany, ecology,
horticulture, or a related field. Preference is given to students whose
projects focus on a specific rare plant species native to the United
States, with special consideration for the endangered flora of the
Carolinas and southeastern United States.

*To apply:* Please submit a project narrative detailing proposed research.
Items to submit:

   - one page cover letter (~400 words)
   - two page (maximum) project narrative (the page limit excludes
   citations)
   - one page project budget and timeline
   - curriculum vitae
   - letter of recommendation from major advisor or equivalent

*Applications format:* Items should be compiled in a single pdf document
with items in the order listed above. Name the file
“2022_Beattie_Fellowship_Application_LastName_FirstInitital.pdf” (e.g.,
2022_Beattie_Fellowship_Application_Smith_J.pdf).

*Deadline and email instructions: *Applications should be submitted by
January 31, 2022 and emailed to info at saveplants.org with “2022 Beattie
Fellowship Application” in the subject line.

*Selection:* Selection is by a committee appointed by the Center for Plant
Conservation and is approved by the GCA Scholarship Committee. Applicants
will be notified by mid-March 2022.
Katie Heineman, Ph.D. | *Vice President of Science and Conservation*,* Center
for Plant Conservation* | National Headquarters, 15600 San Pasqual Valley
Rd., Escondido, CA 92027-7000, USA | office: 760.291.5486| cell:
402.750.6075 | Office Rm: 228 Beckman | email: kheineman at saveplants.org |
www.saveplants.org
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