Harvard University Ashton Award for Student Research 2024

The Ashton Award for Student Research supports investigations by graduate and advanced undergraduate students working on Asian tropical forest biology.

The Ashton Award for Student Research is made possible by the generosity of Professor Peter Ashton and his wife Mary Ashton through the Peter and Mary Ashton Training Fund.

• Table of Content
• About Harvard University
• Harvard University Ashton Award for Student Research
• Aim and Benefits of Harvard University Ashton Award for Student Research
• Requirements for Harvard University Ashton Award for Student Research Qualification
• Interview date, Process and Venue for Harvard University Ashton Award for Student Research
• Application Deadline
• How to Apply

About Harvard University

Harvard is the oldest institution of higher education in the United States, established in 1636 by vote of the Great and General Court of the Massachusetts Bay Colony. It was named after the College’s first benefactor, the young minister John Harvard of Charlestown, who upon his death in 1638 left his library and half his estate to the institution. A statue of John Harvard stands today in front of University Hall in Harvard Yard, and is perhaps the University’s best known landmark. Harvard University has 12 degree-granting Schools in addition to the Radcliffe Institute for Advan... continue reading

Harvard University Ashton Award for Student Research

Aim and Benefits of Harvard University Ashton Award for Student Research

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

Requirements for Harvard University Ashton Award for Student Research Qualification

Award available to advanced undergraduates and graduate students. The award is not limited to universities in the United States or to US citizens.

Interview date, Process and Venue for Harvard University Ashton Award for Student Research

Awards are granted through a competitive review process. Selection of recipient(s) will be based on the educational background of the student and their readiness to conduct the proposed research; the quality of the proposed research; and the relevance of the proposed research to the mission of the Arnold Arboretum.

Application Deadline

How to Apply

To be considered for an award, online applications should include the following:

• Cover letter.
• Research statement. The statement should be 1 to 2-pages and describes your research project and how additional funding via the Ashton Award would further your research aims. Include the names of other collaborators (in addition to your advisor). References should be included but do not count as part of the page limit.
• Research budget. Applicants should submit a simple, 1-page budget that itemizes the research and travel costs associated with the proposed project.
• Project time-line. Applicants should submit a time-line of the project and anticipated start and end dates.
• Curriculum vitae.
• Two letters of recommendation. As part of the online submission, you must send a request to the two referees to submit a letter of recommendation (via the request section). The referee will be automatically sent an email with a link to an online submission form where they will upload a letter of recommendation. It is highly recommended that you contact your referee prior to sending the request. Please inform the referee to expect an email from [email protected] with instructions for submitting a recommendation letter. Each referee must upload his/her letter of recommendation via the link by February 1.

For more details visit: Harvard University website.