Mercer Research Fellowships in Plant Biology
Please note: Applications for Mercer Fellowships are not being accepted in the 2009-2010 Academic Year.
The Arnold Arboretum of Harvard University invites applications for two year research fellowships in evolutionary biology, biogeography, systematics, development, ecology, genetics, and physiology. Mercer Fellowships are awarded for research on vascular plants, and are intended for individuals of outstanding talent whose work in the field of plant biology holds exceptional promise. Candidates are expected to pursue independent research projects, but must be sponsored by a research scientist or faculty member at the Arnold Arboretum, Harvard University Herbaria, or Department of Organismic and Evolutionary Biology. Priority will be given to candidates whose research makes use of the extensive living, preserved, and library collections of the Arnold Arboretum and Harvard University Herbaria.
The stipend for Mercer Fellows is $40,000 per annum plus benefits, with up to $12,000 additional funds available for research costs. Candidates will be notified of the results of the competition in February and a general announcement of the awards will be made in the spring.
Applications should include the following:
- Cover letter
- Curriculum vitae
- Research proposal (limited to eight single-spaced pages, 12-point font, 1-inch margins including a proposed budget of research costs)
- Statement of relevance of proposed research to applicant’s career goals
- Letter of support from the Harvard sponsor(s)
- Three letters of recommendation
Review of applications will begin on December 1.
Applications should be sent to:
Richard C. Ragin
Director of Research Administration
The Arnold Arboretum of Harvard University
125 Arborway
Boston, MA 02130
richard_ragin@harvard.edu
Harvard University is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.