Katharine H. Putnam Fellowships in Plant Science
The Arnold Arboretum of Harvard University invites applicants for research fellowships in plant science. Fellowship projects include studies in propagation, urban horticulture, arboriculture, applied physiology, landscape management, collections curation and development, and related fields.
Putnam fellowships offer significant opportunities for scientists and horticulturists dedicated to increasing our knowledge of trees, shrubs, and vines. Graduate students, post docs, and mid-career professionals and researchers are encouraged to apply.
With fellowship support, the Arnold Arboretum provides exceptional resources for woody plant research. The living collections include 15,000 specimens and are distinguished by more than a century of documentation and study. Acer, Betula, Carya, Fagus, Magnolia, Quercus, Syringa, and Tilia are particularly well represented, as are the floras of China, Japan, and Korea. The Harvard Botanical Library contains 250,000 volumes, while the Harvard University Herbaria holds over 5,000,000 specimens.
Term appointments can be flexible, ranging from three months to two years. Fellows are required to publish the results of their studies in professional or academic journals. Participation as an instructor for Arnold Arboretum education programs is encouraged.
How to apply
Applications are accepted throughout the year. Applicants are initially requested to send a curriculum vitae and a brief description of research and project interests to:
Michael S. Dosmann, Ph.D.
Curator of Living Collections
The Arnold Arboretum of Harvard University
125 Arborway
Boston, MA 02130
Tel: 617.384.5769
Fax: 617.524.1418
E-mail: michael_dosmann@harvard.edu