U.S. Citizens or permanent residents; Currently and actively enrolled in a U.S.-based institution; PhD candidates in Botany; Anticipate completing PhD requirements within two years
Requirements
Personal letter describing future plans and commitment to tropical conservation; Two-page statement of proposed research (relevance to conservation, purpose, location, plant group, questions); One letter of recommendation from graduate advisor (progress, PhD candidacy confirmation); Evidence of foreign language capability (if necessary); Brief curriculum vitae (1-2 pages)
Application materials
Personal letter; Research statement; Letter of recommendation; Foreign language capability evidence; Curriculum vitae
How to apply
Submit application packet to the National Tropical Botanical Garden; All information as one PDF document; Use standard 8.5" x 11" pages, 10-point Times New Roman font, single-spaced or greater, 1" margins; Email the file to the NTBG contact by January 15
Important dates
Application deadline: January 15
Documents
One PDF document for application submission
Contact
Science and Conservation Executive Assistant, National Tropical Botanical Garden
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