The Society bestows the Asa Gray Award upon an individual for outstanding accomplishments pertinent to the goals of the Society. The awardee need not be a member of the Society. The awardee shall be recognized at the Society’s annual banquet and in the journal Systematic Botany.

ASPT members are encouraged to submit nominations for the Asa Gray Award, which will be presented at the Annual Meeting. Nomination materials shoud be submitted as a single PDF and include (1) a letter of nomination, (2) a curriculum vitae for the nominee, and (3) up to five (5) supporting letters from others familiar with the nominee and their career.

Nomination Open Date: Jan 15, 2026

Nomination Close Date: Feb 28, 2026

The Peter Raven Award is given by the American Society of Plant Taxonomists to a plant systematist who has made exceptional efforts at outreach to non-scientists. Examples of outreach may include, but are not limited to 1) workshops or seminars for K-12 teachers, local horticultural societies, garden clubs, and schools or businesses; 2) special events for the general public (e.g., nature hikes, wildflower workshops); 3) newspaper columns or op-ed articles; 4) freelance articles in newspapers, on the worldwide web, and in horticultural or popular science magazines; 5) taxon-oriented websites or books that are aimed at a lay audience; 6) TV spots; 7) legislative testimony; and 8) legal defense of rare or endangered plant species. The award is intended to be international in scope. All persons, from any country, who have made significant contributions in this area, may be considered.

ASPT members are encouraged to submit nominations for the Peter Raven Award, which will be presented at the annual meeting. The nomination materials should be submitted as a single PDF and include (1) a letter of nomination, (2) a curriculum vitae for the nominee (emphasizing the outreach areas), and (3) up to five (5) supporting letters from others familiar with the nominee and their career.

Nomination Open Date: Jan 15, 2026

Nomination Close Date: Feb 28, 2026

An Engagement and Excellence in Plant Systematics Education Award (EEPSEA, previously called the IPSEP), of $500 will be presented to an educator who has implemented or developed innovative resources for engaging students in plant systematics (broadly interpreted): undergraduate and/or graduate students and in the classroom, laboratory, or outreach setting.

Nomination Open Date: Jan 15, 2026

Nomination Close Date: Feb 28, 2026

Initiated in 2013, the Undergraduate Research Prize recognizes undergraduate students who have completed an outstanding, independent research project in plant systematics (broadly interpreted). Up to three prizes ($300 each) will be awarded for a project completed by an undergraduate student within the last two years.

An ASPT member in good standing must nominate the student by completing Part A of the application form, and by writing a nomination letter in support of the student.

Application Open Date: Jan 15, 2026

Application Close Date: Feb 28, 2026

ASPT is pleased to announce that submissions are open for the society’s annual Graduate Student Research Grants. Support in the amount of up to $1500* is available for masters and doctoral students to conduct fieldwork, herbarium studies, and/or laboratory research in any area of plant systematics. ASPT values diversity in science, and encourages applications from botanists from all backgrounds regardless of race, gender, ability, sexual orientation, or citizenship. Six proposals will receive special recognition: the Rogers McVaugh, William R. Anderson, Shirley and Alan Graham, W. Hardy Eshbaugh, Vicki A. Funk and BIPOC Excellence in Systematic Botany Grants. The BIPOC Excellence in Systematic Botany grant will be awarded to a high-ranking proposal from an applicant who self-identifies as Black, Indigenous, or as a person of color, and expresses interest in being considered. Proposals will be funded on the basis of merit regardless of the research area within plant systematics, including taxonomy, floristics, phylogenetics, and other research that contributes to our understanding of plant biodiversity. A list of past awardees and topics can be found on the ASPT website.

*Unnamed grants will not exceed $1200, and named grants (the Rogers McVaugh, William R. Anderson, Vicki A. Funk, Shirley and Alan Graham, W. Hardy Eshbaugh, and BIPOC Excellence in Systematic Botany Grants) will not exceed $1500. Given the possibility of being awarded a named grant, all applicants are encouraged to include a budget of up to $1500.

Application Open Date: Jan 6, 2026

Application Close Date: Feb 28, 2026

ASPT is pleased to announce that submissions are open for the society’s annual Graduate Student Research Grants. Support in the amount of up to $1500* is available for masters and doctoral students to conduct fieldwork, herbarium studies, and/or laboratory research in any area of plant systematics. ASPT values diversity in science, and encourages applications from botanists from all backgrounds regardless of race, gender, ability, sexual orientation, or citizenship. Six proposals will receive special recognition: the Rogers McVaugh, William R. Anderson, Shirley and Alan Graham, W. Hardy Eshbaugh, Vicki A. Funk and BIPOC Excellence in Systematic Botany Grants. The BIPOC Excellence in Systematic Botany grant will be awarded to a high-ranking proposal from an applicant who self-identifies as Black, Indigenous, or as a person of color, and expresses interest in being considered. Proposals will be funded on the basis of merit regardless of the research area within plant systematics, including taxonomy, floristics, phylogenetics, and other research that contributes to our understanding of plant biodiversity. A list of past awardees and topics can be found on the ASPT website.

*Unnamed grants will not exceed $1200, and named grants (the Rogers McVaugh, William R. Anderson, Vicki A. Funk, Shirley and Alan Graham, W. Hardy Eshbaugh, and BIPOC Excellence in Systematic Botany Grants) will not exceed $1500. Given the possibility of being awarded a named grant, all applicants are encouraged to include a budget of up to $1500.

Application Open Date: Jan 14, 2025

Application Close Date: Mar 15, 2025

ASPT is pleased to announce that submissions are open for the society’s annual Graduate Student Research Grants. Support in the amount of up to $1500* is available for masters and doctoral students to conduct fieldwork, herbarium studies, and/or laboratory research in any area of plant systematics. ASPT values diversity in science, and encourages applications from botanists from all backgrounds regardless of race, gender, ability, sexual orientation, or citizenship. Six proposals will receive special recognition: the Rogers McVaugh, William R. Anderson, Shirley and Alan Graham, W. Hardy Eshbaugh, Vicki A. Funk and BIPOC Excellence in Systematic Botany Grants. The BIPOC Excellence in Systematic Botany grant will be awarded to a high-ranking proposal from an applicant who self-identifies as Black, Indigenous, or as a person of color, and expresses interest in being considered. Proposals will be funded on the basis of merit regardless of the research area within plant systematics, including taxonomy, floristics, phylogenetics, and other research that contributes to our understanding of plant biodiversity. A list of past awardees and topics can be found on the ASPT website.

*Unnamed grants will not exceed $1200, and named grants (the Rogers McVaugh, William R. Anderson, Vicki A. Funk, Shirley and Alan Graham, W. Hardy Eshbaugh, and BIPOC Excellence in Systematic Botany Grants) will not exceed $1500. Given the possibility of being awarded a named grant, all applicants are encouraged to include a budget of up to $1500.

Application Open Date: Jan 18, 2024

Application Close Date: Mar 1, 2024

ASPT is pleased to announce that submissions are open for the society’s annual Graduate Student Research Grants. Support in the amount of up to $1500* is available for masters and doctoral students to conduct fieldwork, herbarium studies, and/or laboratory research in any area of plant systematics. ASPT values diversity in science, and encourages applications from botanists from all backgrounds regardless of race, gender, ability, sexual orientation, or citizenship. Six proposals will receive special recognition: the Rogers McVaugh, William R. Anderson, Shirley and Alan Graham, W. Hardy Eshbaugh, Vicki A. Funk and BIPOC Excellence in Systematic Botany Grants. The BIPOC Excellence in Systematic Botany grant will be awarded to a high-ranking proposal from an applicant who self-identifies as Black, Indigenous, or as a person of color, and expresses interest in being considered. Proposals will be funded on the basis of merit regardless of the research area within plant systematics, including taxonomy, floristics, phylogenetics, and other research that contributes to our understanding of plant biodiversity. A list of past awardees and topics can be found on the ASPT website.

*Unnamed grants will not exceed $1200, and named grants (the Rogers McVaugh, William R. Anderson, Vicki A. Funk, Shirley and Alan Graham, W. Hardy Eshbaugh, and BIPOC Excellence in Systematic Botany Grants) will not exceed $1500. Given the possibility of being awarded a named grant, all applicants are encouraged to include a budget of up to $1500.

Application Open Date: Jan 6, 2023

Application Close Date: Mar 3, 2023

ASPT is pleased to announce that submissions are open for the society’s annual Graduate Student Research Grants. Support in the amount of up to $1500* is available for masters and doctoral students to conduct fieldwork, herbarium studies, and/or laboratory research in any area of plant systematics. ASPT values diversity in science, and encourages applications from botanists from all backgrounds regardless of race, gender, ability, sexual orientation, or citizenship. Six proposals will receive special recognition: the Rogers McVaugh, William R. Anderson, Shirley and Alan Graham, W. Hardy Eshbaugh, Vicki A. Funk and BIPOC Excellence in Systematic Botany Grants. The BIPOC Excellence in Systematic Botany grant will be awarded to a high-ranking proposal from an applicant who self-identifies as Black, Indigenous, or as a person of color, and expresses interest in being considered. Proposals will be funded on the basis of merit regardless of the research area within plant systematics, including taxonomy, floristics, phylogenetics, and other research that contributes to our understanding of plant biodiversity. A list of past awardees and topics can be found on the ASPT website.

*Unnamed grants will not exceed $1200, and named grants (the Rogers McVaugh, William R. Anderson, Vicki A. Funk, Shirley and Alan Graham, W. Hardy Eshbaugh, and BIPOC Excellence in Systematic Botany Grants) will not exceed $1500. Given the possibility of being awarded a named grant, all applicants are encouraged to include a budget of up to $1500.

Application Open Date: Dec 8, 2021

Application Close Date: Feb 28, 2022

ASPT is pleased to announce that submissions are open for the society’s annual Graduate Student Research Grants. Support in the amount of up to $1500* is available for both master's and doctoral students to conduct fieldwork, herbarium studies, and/or laboratory research in any area of plant systematics. ASPT values diversity in science, and encourages applications from botanists from all backgrounds regardless of race, gender, ability, sexual orientation, or citizenship. Six proposals will receive special recognition. In addition to our established named grants, the ASPT will award the BIPOC Excellence in Systematic Botany Grant to a high ranking proposal from an applicant who self-identifies as Black, Indigenous, or as a person of color, and expresses interest in being considered. All awards will be funded on the basis of merit regardless of the research area within plant systematics, including taxonomy, floristics, phylogenetics, and other research that contributes to our understanding of plant biodiversity. A list of past awardees and topics can be found on the ASPT website.

*Unnamed grants will not exceed $1200, and named grants (the Rogers McVaugh, William R. Anderson, Vicki A. Funk, Shirley and Alan Graham, W. Hardy Eshbaugh, and BIPOC Excellence in Systematic Botany Grants) will not exceed $1500. Given the possibility of being awarded a named grant, all applicants are encouraged to include a budget of up to $1500.

Application Open Date: Dec 17, 2020

Application Close Date: Mar 7, 2021

The American Society of Plant Taxonomists is pleased to announce the Society’s annual competition for research grants for graduate student investigators. Support is available for both masters and doctoral students to conduct fieldwork, herbarium studies, and/or laboratory research in any area of plant systematics.  Unnamed grants will not exceed $1200, and named grants will not exceed $1500 (the Rogers McVaugh, William R. Anderson, Shirley and Alan Graham, and W. Hardy Eshbaugh Grants).  If your proposal is selected for a named grant, you may be awarded up to $1500, so be sure your budget justifies an amount that high. Proposals will be funded on the basis of merit, regardless of the research area within systematics.

Proposal Open Date: Dec 19, 2019

Proposal Close Date: Feb 29, 2020

The Society bestows the Asa Gray Award upon an individual for outstanding accomplishments pertinent to the goals of the Society. The awardee need not be a member of the Society. The awardee shall be recognized at the Society’s annual banquet and in the journal Systematic Botany.

ASPT members are encouraged to submit nominations for the Asa Gray Award, which will be presented at the Annual Meeting. Nomination materials shoud be submitted as a single PDF and include (1) a letter of nomination, (2) a curriculum vitae for the nominee, and (3) up to five (5) supporting letters from others familiar with the nominee and their career.

Nomination Open Date: Jan 15, 2026

Nomination Close Date: Feb 28, 2026

The Peter Raven Award is given by the American Society of Plant Taxonomists to a plant systematist who has made exceptional efforts at outreach to non-scientists. Examples of outreach may include, but are not limited to 1) workshops or seminars for K-12 teachers, local horticultural societies, garden clubs, and schools or businesses; 2) special events for the general public (e.g., nature hikes, wildflower workshops); 3) newspaper columns or op-ed articles; 4) freelance articles in newspapers, on the worldwide web, and in horticultural or popular science magazines; 5) taxon-oriented websites or books that are aimed at a lay audience; 6) TV spots; 7) legislative testimony; and 8) legal defense of rare or endangered plant species. The award is intended to be international in scope. All persons, from any country, who have made significant contributions in this area, may be considered.

ASPT members are encouraged to submit nominations for the Peter Raven Award, which will be presented at the annual meeting. The nomination materials should be submitted as a single PDF and include (1) a letter of nomination, (2) a curriculum vitae for the nominee (emphasizing the outreach areas), and (3) up to five (5) supporting letters from others familiar with the nominee and their career.

Nomination Open Date: Jan 15, 2026

Nomination Close Date: Feb 28, 2026

An Engagement and Excellence in Plant Systematics Education Award (EEPSEA, previously called the IPSEP), of $500 will be presented to an educator who has implemented or developed innovative resources for engaging students in plant systematics (broadly interpreted): undergraduate and/or graduate students and in the classroom, laboratory, or outreach setting.

Nomination Open Date: Jan 15, 2026

Nomination Close Date: Feb 28, 2026

Initiated in 2013, the Undergraduate Research Prize recognizes undergraduate students who have completed an outstanding, independent research project in plant systematics (broadly interpreted). Up to three prizes ($300 each) will be awarded for a project completed by an undergraduate student within the last two years.

An ASPT member in good standing must nominate the student by completing Part A of the application form, and by writing a nomination letter in support of the student.

Application Open Date: Jan 15, 2026

Application Close Date: Feb 28, 2026

ASPT is pleased to announce that submissions are open for the society’s annual Graduate Student Research Grants. Support in the amount of up to $1500* is available for masters and doctoral students to conduct fieldwork, herbarium studies, and/or laboratory research in any area of plant systematics. ASPT values diversity in science, and encourages applications from botanists from all backgrounds regardless of race, gender, ability, sexual orientation, or citizenship. Six proposals will receive special recognition: the Rogers McVaugh, William R. Anderson, Shirley and Alan Graham, W. Hardy Eshbaugh, Vicki A. Funk and BIPOC Excellence in Systematic Botany Grants. The BIPOC Excellence in Systematic Botany grant will be awarded to a high-ranking proposal from an applicant who self-identifies as Black, Indigenous, or as a person of color, and expresses interest in being considered. Proposals will be funded on the basis of merit regardless of the research area within plant systematics, including taxonomy, floristics, phylogenetics, and other research that contributes to our understanding of plant biodiversity. A list of past awardees and topics can be found on the ASPT website.

*Unnamed grants will not exceed $1200, and named grants (the Rogers McVaugh, William R. Anderson, Vicki A. Funk, Shirley and Alan Graham, W. Hardy Eshbaugh, and BIPOC Excellence in Systematic Botany Grants) will not exceed $1500. Given the possibility of being awarded a named grant, all applicants are encouraged to include a budget of up to $1500.

Application Open Date: Jan 6, 2026

Application Close Date: Feb 28, 2026

ASPT is pleased to announce that submissions are open for the society’s annual Graduate Student Research Grants. Support in the amount of up to $1500* is available for masters and doctoral students to conduct fieldwork, herbarium studies, and/or laboratory research in any area of plant systematics. ASPT values diversity in science, and encourages applications from botanists from all backgrounds regardless of race, gender, ability, sexual orientation, or citizenship. Six proposals will receive special recognition: the Rogers McVaugh, William R. Anderson, Shirley and Alan Graham, W. Hardy Eshbaugh, Vicki A. Funk and BIPOC Excellence in Systematic Botany Grants. The BIPOC Excellence in Systematic Botany grant will be awarded to a high-ranking proposal from an applicant who self-identifies as Black, Indigenous, or as a person of color, and expresses interest in being considered. Proposals will be funded on the basis of merit regardless of the research area within plant systematics, including taxonomy, floristics, phylogenetics, and other research that contributes to our understanding of plant biodiversity. A list of past awardees and topics can be found on the ASPT website.

*Unnamed grants will not exceed $1200, and named grants (the Rogers McVaugh, William R. Anderson, Vicki A. Funk, Shirley and Alan Graham, W. Hardy Eshbaugh, and BIPOC Excellence in Systematic Botany Grants) will not exceed $1500. Given the possibility of being awarded a named grant, all applicants are encouraged to include a budget of up to $1500.

Application Open Date: Jan 14, 2025

Application Close Date: Mar 15, 2025

ASPT is pleased to announce that submissions are open for the society’s annual Graduate Student Research Grants. Support in the amount of up to $1500* is available for masters and doctoral students to conduct fieldwork, herbarium studies, and/or laboratory research in any area of plant systematics. ASPT values diversity in science, and encourages applications from botanists from all backgrounds regardless of race, gender, ability, sexual orientation, or citizenship. Six proposals will receive special recognition: the Rogers McVaugh, William R. Anderson, Shirley and Alan Graham, W. Hardy Eshbaugh, Vicki A. Funk and BIPOC Excellence in Systematic Botany Grants. The BIPOC Excellence in Systematic Botany grant will be awarded to a high-ranking proposal from an applicant who self-identifies as Black, Indigenous, or as a person of color, and expresses interest in being considered. Proposals will be funded on the basis of merit regardless of the research area within plant systematics, including taxonomy, floristics, phylogenetics, and other research that contributes to our understanding of plant biodiversity. A list of past awardees and topics can be found on the ASPT website.

*Unnamed grants will not exceed $1200, and named grants (the Rogers McVaugh, William R. Anderson, Vicki A. Funk, Shirley and Alan Graham, W. Hardy Eshbaugh, and BIPOC Excellence in Systematic Botany Grants) will not exceed $1500. Given the possibility of being awarded a named grant, all applicants are encouraged to include a budget of up to $1500.

Application Open Date: Jan 18, 2024

Application Close Date: Mar 1, 2024

ASPT is pleased to announce that submissions are open for the society’s annual Graduate Student Research Grants. Support in the amount of up to $1500* is available for masters and doctoral students to conduct fieldwork, herbarium studies, and/or laboratory research in any area of plant systematics. ASPT values diversity in science, and encourages applications from botanists from all backgrounds regardless of race, gender, ability, sexual orientation, or citizenship. Six proposals will receive special recognition: the Rogers McVaugh, William R. Anderson, Shirley and Alan Graham, W. Hardy Eshbaugh, Vicki A. Funk and BIPOC Excellence in Systematic Botany Grants. The BIPOC Excellence in Systematic Botany grant will be awarded to a high-ranking proposal from an applicant who self-identifies as Black, Indigenous, or as a person of color, and expresses interest in being considered. Proposals will be funded on the basis of merit regardless of the research area within plant systematics, including taxonomy, floristics, phylogenetics, and other research that contributes to our understanding of plant biodiversity. A list of past awardees and topics can be found on the ASPT website.

*Unnamed grants will not exceed $1200, and named grants (the Rogers McVaugh, William R. Anderson, Vicki A. Funk, Shirley and Alan Graham, W. Hardy Eshbaugh, and BIPOC Excellence in Systematic Botany Grants) will not exceed $1500. Given the possibility of being awarded a named grant, all applicants are encouraged to include a budget of up to $1500.

Application Open Date: Jan 6, 2023

Application Close Date: Mar 3, 2023

ASPT is pleased to announce that submissions are open for the society’s annual Graduate Student Research Grants. Support in the amount of up to $1500* is available for masters and doctoral students to conduct fieldwork, herbarium studies, and/or laboratory research in any area of plant systematics. ASPT values diversity in science, and encourages applications from botanists from all backgrounds regardless of race, gender, ability, sexual orientation, or citizenship. Six proposals will receive special recognition: the Rogers McVaugh, William R. Anderson, Shirley and Alan Graham, W. Hardy Eshbaugh, Vicki A. Funk and BIPOC Excellence in Systematic Botany Grants. The BIPOC Excellence in Systematic Botany grant will be awarded to a high-ranking proposal from an applicant who self-identifies as Black, Indigenous, or as a person of color, and expresses interest in being considered. Proposals will be funded on the basis of merit regardless of the research area within plant systematics, including taxonomy, floristics, phylogenetics, and other research that contributes to our understanding of plant biodiversity. A list of past awardees and topics can be found on the ASPT website.

*Unnamed grants will not exceed $1200, and named grants (the Rogers McVaugh, William R. Anderson, Vicki A. Funk, Shirley and Alan Graham, W. Hardy Eshbaugh, and BIPOC Excellence in Systematic Botany Grants) will not exceed $1500. Given the possibility of being awarded a named grant, all applicants are encouraged to include a budget of up to $1500.

Application Open Date: Dec 8, 2021

Application Close Date: Feb 28, 2022

ASPT is pleased to announce that submissions are open for the society’s annual Graduate Student Research Grants. Support in the amount of up to $1500* is available for both master's and doctoral students to conduct fieldwork, herbarium studies, and/or laboratory research in any area of plant systematics. ASPT values diversity in science, and encourages applications from botanists from all backgrounds regardless of race, gender, ability, sexual orientation, or citizenship. Six proposals will receive special recognition. In addition to our established named grants, the ASPT will award the BIPOC Excellence in Systematic Botany Grant to a high ranking proposal from an applicant who self-identifies as Black, Indigenous, or as a person of color, and expresses interest in being considered. All awards will be funded on the basis of merit regardless of the research area within plant systematics, including taxonomy, floristics, phylogenetics, and other research that contributes to our understanding of plant biodiversity. A list of past awardees and topics can be found on the ASPT website.

*Unnamed grants will not exceed $1200, and named grants (the Rogers McVaugh, William R. Anderson, Vicki A. Funk, Shirley and Alan Graham, W. Hardy Eshbaugh, and BIPOC Excellence in Systematic Botany Grants) will not exceed $1500. Given the possibility of being awarded a named grant, all applicants are encouraged to include a budget of up to $1500.

Application Open Date: Dec 17, 2020

Application Close Date: Mar 7, 2021

The American Society of Plant Taxonomists is pleased to announce the Society’s annual competition for research grants for graduate student investigators. Support is available for both masters and doctoral students to conduct fieldwork, herbarium studies, and/or laboratory research in any area of plant systematics.  Unnamed grants will not exceed $1200, and named grants will not exceed $1500 (the Rogers McVaugh, William R. Anderson, Shirley and Alan Graham, and W. Hardy Eshbaugh Grants).  If your proposal is selected for a named grant, you may be awarded up to $1500, so be sure your budget justifies an amount that high. Proposals will be funded on the basis of merit, regardless of the research area within systematics.

Proposal Open Date: Dec 19, 2019

Proposal Close Date: Feb 29, 2020

The Society bestows the Asa Gray Award upon an individual for outstanding accomplishments pertinent to the goals of the Society. The awardee need not be a member of the Society. The awardee shall be recognized at the Society’s annual banquet and in the journal Systematic Botany.

ASPT members are encouraged to submit nominations for the Asa Gray Award, which will be presented at the Annual Meeting. Nomination materials shoud be submitted as a single PDF and include (1) a letter of nomination, (2) a curriculum vitae for the nominee, and (3) up to five (5) supporting letters from others familiar with the nominee and their career.

Nomination Open Date: Jan 15, 2026

Nomination Close Date: Feb 28, 2026

The Peter Raven Award is given by the American Society of Plant Taxonomists to a plant systematist who has made exceptional efforts at outreach to non-scientists. Examples of outreach may include, but are not limited to 1) workshops or seminars for K-12 teachers, local horticultural societies, garden clubs, and schools or businesses; 2) special events for the general public (e.g., nature hikes, wildflower workshops); 3) newspaper columns or op-ed articles; 4) freelance articles in newspapers, on the worldwide web, and in horticultural or popular science magazines; 5) taxon-oriented websites or books that are aimed at a lay audience; 6) TV spots; 7) legislative testimony; and 8) legal defense of rare or endangered plant species. The award is intended to be international in scope. All persons, from any country, who have made significant contributions in this area, may be considered.

ASPT members are encouraged to submit nominations for the Peter Raven Award, which will be presented at the annual meeting. The nomination materials should be submitted as a single PDF and include (1) a letter of nomination, (2) a curriculum vitae for the nominee (emphasizing the outreach areas), and (3) up to five (5) supporting letters from others familiar with the nominee and their career.

Nomination Open Date: Jan 15, 2026

Nomination Close Date: Feb 28, 2026

An Engagement and Excellence in Plant Systematics Education Award (EEPSEA, previously called the IPSEP), of $500 will be presented to an educator who has implemented or developed innovative resources for engaging students in plant systematics (broadly interpreted): undergraduate and/or graduate students and in the classroom, laboratory, or outreach setting.

Nomination Open Date: Jan 15, 2026

Nomination Close Date: Feb 28, 2026

Initiated in 2013, the Undergraduate Research Prize recognizes undergraduate students who have completed an outstanding, independent research project in plant systematics (broadly interpreted). Up to three prizes ($300 each) will be awarded for a project completed by an undergraduate student within the last two years.

An ASPT member in good standing must nominate the student by completing Part A of the application form, and by writing a nomination letter in support of the student.

Application Open Date: Jan 15, 2026

Application Close Date: Feb 28, 2026

ASPT is pleased to announce that submissions are open for the society’s annual Graduate Student Research Grants. Support in the amount of up to $1500* is available for masters and doctoral students to conduct fieldwork, herbarium studies, and/or laboratory research in any area of plant systematics. ASPT values diversity in science, and encourages applications from botanists from all backgrounds regardless of race, gender, ability, sexual orientation, or citizenship. Six proposals will receive special recognition: the Rogers McVaugh, William R. Anderson, Shirley and Alan Graham, W. Hardy Eshbaugh, Vicki A. Funk and BIPOC Excellence in Systematic Botany Grants. The BIPOC Excellence in Systematic Botany grant will be awarded to a high-ranking proposal from an applicant who self-identifies as Black, Indigenous, or as a person of color, and expresses interest in being considered. Proposals will be funded on the basis of merit regardless of the research area within plant systematics, including taxonomy, floristics, phylogenetics, and other research that contributes to our understanding of plant biodiversity. A list of past awardees and topics can be found on the ASPT website.

*Unnamed grants will not exceed $1200, and named grants (the Rogers McVaugh, William R. Anderson, Vicki A. Funk, Shirley and Alan Graham, W. Hardy Eshbaugh, and BIPOC Excellence in Systematic Botany Grants) will not exceed $1500. Given the possibility of being awarded a named grant, all applicants are encouraged to include a budget of up to $1500.

Application Open Date: Jan 6, 2026

Application Close Date: Feb 28, 2026

ASPT is pleased to announce that submissions are open for the society’s annual Graduate Student Research Grants. Support in the amount of up to $1500* is available for masters and doctoral students to conduct fieldwork, herbarium studies, and/or laboratory research in any area of plant systematics. ASPT values diversity in science, and encourages applications from botanists from all backgrounds regardless of race, gender, ability, sexual orientation, or citizenship. Six proposals will receive special recognition: the Rogers McVaugh, William R. Anderson, Shirley and Alan Graham, W. Hardy Eshbaugh, Vicki A. Funk and BIPOC Excellence in Systematic Botany Grants. The BIPOC Excellence in Systematic Botany grant will be awarded to a high-ranking proposal from an applicant who self-identifies as Black, Indigenous, or as a person of color, and expresses interest in being considered. Proposals will be funded on the basis of merit regardless of the research area within plant systematics, including taxonomy, floristics, phylogenetics, and other research that contributes to our understanding of plant biodiversity. A list of past awardees and topics can be found on the ASPT website.

*Unnamed grants will not exceed $1200, and named grants (the Rogers McVaugh, William R. Anderson, Vicki A. Funk, Shirley and Alan Graham, W. Hardy Eshbaugh, and BIPOC Excellence in Systematic Botany Grants) will not exceed $1500. Given the possibility of being awarded a named grant, all applicants are encouraged to include a budget of up to $1500.

Application Open Date: Jan 14, 2025

Application Close Date: Mar 15, 2025

ASPT is pleased to announce that submissions are open for the society’s annual Graduate Student Research Grants. Support in the amount of up to $1500* is available for masters and doctoral students to conduct fieldwork, herbarium studies, and/or laboratory research in any area of plant systematics. ASPT values diversity in science, and encourages applications from botanists from all backgrounds regardless of race, gender, ability, sexual orientation, or citizenship. Six proposals will receive special recognition: the Rogers McVaugh, William R. Anderson, Shirley and Alan Graham, W. Hardy Eshbaugh, Vicki A. Funk and BIPOC Excellence in Systematic Botany Grants. The BIPOC Excellence in Systematic Botany grant will be awarded to a high-ranking proposal from an applicant who self-identifies as Black, Indigenous, or as a person of color, and expresses interest in being considered. Proposals will be funded on the basis of merit regardless of the research area within plant systematics, including taxonomy, floristics, phylogenetics, and other research that contributes to our understanding of plant biodiversity. A list of past awardees and topics can be found on the ASPT website.

*Unnamed grants will not exceed $1200, and named grants (the Rogers McVaugh, William R. Anderson, Vicki A. Funk, Shirley and Alan Graham, W. Hardy Eshbaugh, and BIPOC Excellence in Systematic Botany Grants) will not exceed $1500. Given the possibility of being awarded a named grant, all applicants are encouraged to include a budget of up to $1500.

Application Open Date: Jan 18, 2024

Application Close Date: Mar 1, 2024

ASPT is pleased to announce that submissions are open for the society’s annual Graduate Student Research Grants. Support in the amount of up to $1500* is available for masters and doctoral students to conduct fieldwork, herbarium studies, and/or laboratory research in any area of plant systematics. ASPT values diversity in science, and encourages applications from botanists from all backgrounds regardless of race, gender, ability, sexual orientation, or citizenship. Six proposals will receive special recognition: the Rogers McVaugh, William R. Anderson, Shirley and Alan Graham, W. Hardy Eshbaugh, Vicki A. Funk and BIPOC Excellence in Systematic Botany Grants. The BIPOC Excellence in Systematic Botany grant will be awarded to a high-ranking proposal from an applicant who self-identifies as Black, Indigenous, or as a person of color, and expresses interest in being considered. Proposals will be funded on the basis of merit regardless of the research area within plant systematics, including taxonomy, floristics, phylogenetics, and other research that contributes to our understanding of plant biodiversity. A list of past awardees and topics can be found on the ASPT website.

*Unnamed grants will not exceed $1200, and named grants (the Rogers McVaugh, William R. Anderson, Vicki A. Funk, Shirley and Alan Graham, W. Hardy Eshbaugh, and BIPOC Excellence in Systematic Botany Grants) will not exceed $1500. Given the possibility of being awarded a named grant, all applicants are encouraged to include a budget of up to $1500.

Application Open Date: Jan 6, 2023

Application Close Date: Mar 3, 2023

ASPT is pleased to announce that submissions are open for the society’s annual Graduate Student Research Grants. Support in the amount of up to $1500* is available for masters and doctoral students to conduct fieldwork, herbarium studies, and/or laboratory research in any area of plant systematics. ASPT values diversity in science, and encourages applications from botanists from all backgrounds regardless of race, gender, ability, sexual orientation, or citizenship. Six proposals will receive special recognition: the Rogers McVaugh, William R. Anderson, Shirley and Alan Graham, W. Hardy Eshbaugh, Vicki A. Funk and BIPOC Excellence in Systematic Botany Grants. The BIPOC Excellence in Systematic Botany grant will be awarded to a high-ranking proposal from an applicant who self-identifies as Black, Indigenous, or as a person of color, and expresses interest in being considered. Proposals will be funded on the basis of merit regardless of the research area within plant systematics, including taxonomy, floristics, phylogenetics, and other research that contributes to our understanding of plant biodiversity. A list of past awardees and topics can be found on the ASPT website.

*Unnamed grants will not exceed $1200, and named grants (the Rogers McVaugh, William R. Anderson, Vicki A. Funk, Shirley and Alan Graham, W. Hardy Eshbaugh, and BIPOC Excellence in Systematic Botany Grants) will not exceed $1500. Given the possibility of being awarded a named grant, all applicants are encouraged to include a budget of up to $1500.

Application Open Date: Dec 8, 2021

Application Close Date: Feb 28, 2022

ASPT is pleased to announce that submissions are open for the society’s annual Graduate Student Research Grants. Support in the amount of up to $1500* is available for both master's and doctoral students to conduct fieldwork, herbarium studies, and/or laboratory research in any area of plant systematics. ASPT values diversity in science, and encourages applications from botanists from all backgrounds regardless of race, gender, ability, sexual orientation, or citizenship. Six proposals will receive special recognition. In addition to our established named grants, the ASPT will award the BIPOC Excellence in Systematic Botany Grant to a high ranking proposal from an applicant who self-identifies as Black, Indigenous, or as a person of color, and expresses interest in being considered. All awards will be funded on the basis of merit regardless of the research area within plant systematics, including taxonomy, floristics, phylogenetics, and other research that contributes to our understanding of plant biodiversity. A list of past awardees and topics can be found on the ASPT website.

*Unnamed grants will not exceed $1200, and named grants (the Rogers McVaugh, William R. Anderson, Vicki A. Funk, Shirley and Alan Graham, W. Hardy Eshbaugh, and BIPOC Excellence in Systematic Botany Grants) will not exceed $1500. Given the possibility of being awarded a named grant, all applicants are encouraged to include a budget of up to $1500.

Application Open Date: Dec 17, 2020

Application Close Date: Mar 7, 2021

The American Society of Plant Taxonomists is pleased to announce the Society’s annual competition for research grants for graduate student investigators. Support is available for both masters and doctoral students to conduct fieldwork, herbarium studies, and/or laboratory research in any area of plant systematics.  Unnamed grants will not exceed $1200, and named grants will not exceed $1500 (the Rogers McVaugh, William R. Anderson, Shirley and Alan Graham, and W. Hardy Eshbaugh Grants).  If your proposal is selected for a named grant, you may be awarded up to $1500, so be sure your budget justifies an amount that high. Proposals will be funded on the basis of merit, regardless of the research area within systematics.

Proposal Open Date: Dec 19, 2019

Proposal Close Date: Feb 29, 2020

The Society bestows the Asa Gray Award upon an individual for outstanding accomplishments pertinent to the goals of the Society. The awardee need not be a member of the Society. The awardee shall be recognized at the Society’s annual banquet and in the journal Systematic Botany.

ASPT members are encouraged to submit nominations for the Asa Gray Award, which will be presented at the Annual Meeting. Nomination materials shoud be submitted as a single PDF and include (1) a letter of nomination, (2) a curriculum vitae for the nominee, and (3) up to five (5) supporting letters from others familiar with the nominee and their career.

Nomination Open Date: Jan 15, 2026

Nomination Close Date: Feb 28, 2026

The Peter Raven Award is given by the American Society of Plant Taxonomists to a plant systematist who has made exceptional efforts at outreach to non-scientists. Examples of outreach may include, but are not limited to 1) workshops or seminars for K-12 teachers, local horticultural societies, garden clubs, and schools or businesses; 2) special events for the general public (e.g., nature hikes, wildflower workshops); 3) newspaper columns or op-ed articles; 4) freelance articles in newspapers, on the worldwide web, and in horticultural or popular science magazines; 5) taxon-oriented websites or books that are aimed at a lay audience; 6) TV spots; 7) legislative testimony; and 8) legal defense of rare or endangered plant species. The award is intended to be international in scope. All persons, from any country, who have made significant contributions in this area, may be considered.

ASPT members are encouraged to submit nominations for the Peter Raven Award, which will be presented at the annual meeting. The nomination materials should be submitted as a single PDF and include (1) a letter of nomination, (2) a curriculum vitae for the nominee (emphasizing the outreach areas), and (3) up to five (5) supporting letters from others familiar with the nominee and their career.

Nomination Open Date: Jan 15, 2026

Nomination Close Date: Feb 28, 2026

An Engagement and Excellence in Plant Systematics Education Award (EEPSEA, previously called the IPSEP), of $500 will be presented to an educator who has implemented or developed innovative resources for engaging students in plant systematics (broadly interpreted): undergraduate and/or graduate students and in the classroom, laboratory, or outreach setting.

Nomination Open Date: Jan 15, 2026

Nomination Close Date: Feb 28, 2026

Initiated in 2013, the Undergraduate Research Prize recognizes undergraduate students who have completed an outstanding, independent research project in plant systematics (broadly interpreted). Up to three prizes ($300 each) will be awarded for a project completed by an undergraduate student within the last two years.

An ASPT member in good standing must nominate the student by completing Part A of the application form, and by writing a nomination letter in support of the student.

Application Open Date: Jan 15, 2026

Application Close Date: Feb 28, 2026

ASPT is pleased to announce that submissions are open for the society’s annual Graduate Student Research Grants. Support in the amount of up to $1500* is available for masters and doctoral students to conduct fieldwork, herbarium studies, and/or laboratory research in any area of plant systematics. ASPT values diversity in science, and encourages applications from botanists from all backgrounds regardless of race, gender, ability, sexual orientation, or citizenship. Six proposals will receive special recognition: the Rogers McVaugh, William R. Anderson, Shirley and Alan Graham, W. Hardy Eshbaugh, Vicki A. Funk and BIPOC Excellence in Systematic Botany Grants. The BIPOC Excellence in Systematic Botany grant will be awarded to a high-ranking proposal from an applicant who self-identifies as Black, Indigenous, or as a person of color, and expresses interest in being considered. Proposals will be funded on the basis of merit regardless of the research area within plant systematics, including taxonomy, floristics, phylogenetics, and other research that contributes to our understanding of plant biodiversity. A list of past awardees and topics can be found on the ASPT website.

*Unnamed grants will not exceed $1200, and named grants (the Rogers McVaugh, William R. Anderson, Vicki A. Funk, Shirley and Alan Graham, W. Hardy Eshbaugh, and BIPOC Excellence in Systematic Botany Grants) will not exceed $1500. Given the possibility of being awarded a named grant, all applicants are encouraged to include a budget of up to $1500.

Application Open Date: Jan 6, 2026

Application Close Date: Feb 28, 2026

ASPT is pleased to announce that submissions are open for the society’s annual Graduate Student Research Grants. Support in the amount of up to $1500* is available for masters and doctoral students to conduct fieldwork, herbarium studies, and/or laboratory research in any area of plant systematics. ASPT values diversity in science, and encourages applications from botanists from all backgrounds regardless of race, gender, ability, sexual orientation, or citizenship. Six proposals will receive special recognition: the Rogers McVaugh, William R. Anderson, Shirley and Alan Graham, W. Hardy Eshbaugh, Vicki A. Funk and BIPOC Excellence in Systematic Botany Grants. The BIPOC Excellence in Systematic Botany grant will be awarded to a high-ranking proposal from an applicant who self-identifies as Black, Indigenous, or as a person of color, and expresses interest in being considered. Proposals will be funded on the basis of merit regardless of the research area within plant systematics, including taxonomy, floristics, phylogenetics, and other research that contributes to our understanding of plant biodiversity. A list of past awardees and topics can be found on the ASPT website.

*Unnamed grants will not exceed $1200, and named grants (the Rogers McVaugh, William R. Anderson, Vicki A. Funk, Shirley and Alan Graham, W. Hardy Eshbaugh, and BIPOC Excellence in Systematic Botany Grants) will not exceed $1500. Given the possibility of being awarded a named grant, all applicants are encouraged to include a budget of up to $1500.

Application Open Date: Jan 14, 2025

Application Close Date: Mar 15, 2025

ASPT is pleased to announce that submissions are open for the society’s annual Graduate Student Research Grants. Support in the amount of up to $1500* is available for masters and doctoral students to conduct fieldwork, herbarium studies, and/or laboratory research in any area of plant systematics. ASPT values diversity in science, and encourages applications from botanists from all backgrounds regardless of race, gender, ability, sexual orientation, or citizenship. Six proposals will receive special recognition: the Rogers McVaugh, William R. Anderson, Shirley and Alan Graham, W. Hardy Eshbaugh, Vicki A. Funk and BIPOC Excellence in Systematic Botany Grants. The BIPOC Excellence in Systematic Botany grant will be awarded to a high-ranking proposal from an applicant who self-identifies as Black, Indigenous, or as a person of color, and expresses interest in being considered. Proposals will be funded on the basis of merit regardless of the research area within plant systematics, including taxonomy, floristics, phylogenetics, and other research that contributes to our understanding of plant biodiversity. A list of past awardees and topics can be found on the ASPT website.

*Unnamed grants will not exceed $1200, and named grants (the Rogers McVaugh, William R. Anderson, Vicki A. Funk, Shirley and Alan Graham, W. Hardy Eshbaugh, and BIPOC Excellence in Systematic Botany Grants) will not exceed $1500. Given the possibility of being awarded a named grant, all applicants are encouraged to include a budget of up to $1500.

Application Open Date: Jan 18, 2024

Application Close Date: Mar 1, 2024

ASPT is pleased to announce that submissions are open for the society’s annual Graduate Student Research Grants. Support in the amount of up to $1500* is available for masters and doctoral students to conduct fieldwork, herbarium studies, and/or laboratory research in any area of plant systematics. ASPT values diversity in science, and encourages applications from botanists from all backgrounds regardless of race, gender, ability, sexual orientation, or citizenship. Six proposals will receive special recognition: the Rogers McVaugh, William R. Anderson, Shirley and Alan Graham, W. Hardy Eshbaugh, Vicki A. Funk and BIPOC Excellence in Systematic Botany Grants. The BIPOC Excellence in Systematic Botany grant will be awarded to a high-ranking proposal from an applicant who self-identifies as Black, Indigenous, or as a person of color, and expresses interest in being considered. Proposals will be funded on the basis of merit regardless of the research area within plant systematics, including taxonomy, floristics, phylogenetics, and other research that contributes to our understanding of plant biodiversity. A list of past awardees and topics can be found on the ASPT website.

*Unnamed grants will not exceed $1200, and named grants (the Rogers McVaugh, William R. Anderson, Vicki A. Funk, Shirley and Alan Graham, W. Hardy Eshbaugh, and BIPOC Excellence in Systematic Botany Grants) will not exceed $1500. Given the possibility of being awarded a named grant, all applicants are encouraged to include a budget of up to $1500.

Application Open Date: Jan 6, 2023

Application Close Date: Mar 3, 2023

ASPT is pleased to announce that submissions are open for the society’s annual Graduate Student Research Grants. Support in the amount of up to $1500* is available for masters and doctoral students to conduct fieldwork, herbarium studies, and/or laboratory research in any area of plant systematics. ASPT values diversity in science, and encourages applications from botanists from all backgrounds regardless of race, gender, ability, sexual orientation, or citizenship. Six proposals will receive special recognition: the Rogers McVaugh, William R. Anderson, Shirley and Alan Graham, W. Hardy Eshbaugh, Vicki A. Funk and BIPOC Excellence in Systematic Botany Grants. The BIPOC Excellence in Systematic Botany grant will be awarded to a high-ranking proposal from an applicant who self-identifies as Black, Indigenous, or as a person of color, and expresses interest in being considered. Proposals will be funded on the basis of merit regardless of the research area within plant systematics, including taxonomy, floristics, phylogenetics, and other research that contributes to our understanding of plant biodiversity. A list of past awardees and topics can be found on the ASPT website.

*Unnamed grants will not exceed $1200, and named grants (the Rogers McVaugh, William R. Anderson, Vicki A. Funk, Shirley and Alan Graham, W. Hardy Eshbaugh, and BIPOC Excellence in Systematic Botany Grants) will not exceed $1500. Given the possibility of being awarded a named grant, all applicants are encouraged to include a budget of up to $1500.

Application Open Date: Dec 8, 2021

Application Close Date: Feb 28, 2022

ASPT is pleased to announce that submissions are open for the society’s annual Graduate Student Research Grants. Support in the amount of up to $1500* is available for both master's and doctoral students to conduct fieldwork, herbarium studies, and/or laboratory research in any area of plant systematics. ASPT values diversity in science, and encourages applications from botanists from all backgrounds regardless of race, gender, ability, sexual orientation, or citizenship. Six proposals will receive special recognition. In addition to our established named grants, the ASPT will award the BIPOC Excellence in Systematic Botany Grant to a high ranking proposal from an applicant who self-identifies as Black, Indigenous, or as a person of color, and expresses interest in being considered. All awards will be funded on the basis of merit regardless of the research area within plant systematics, including taxonomy, floristics, phylogenetics, and other research that contributes to our understanding of plant biodiversity. A list of past awardees and topics can be found on the ASPT website.

*Unnamed grants will not exceed $1200, and named grants (the Rogers McVaugh, William R. Anderson, Vicki A. Funk, Shirley and Alan Graham, W. Hardy Eshbaugh, and BIPOC Excellence in Systematic Botany Grants) will not exceed $1500. Given the possibility of being awarded a named grant, all applicants are encouraged to include a budget of up to $1500.

Application Open Date: Dec 17, 2020

Application Close Date: Mar 7, 2021

The American Society of Plant Taxonomists is pleased to announce the Society’s annual competition for research grants for graduate student investigators. Support is available for both masters and doctoral students to conduct fieldwork, herbarium studies, and/or laboratory research in any area of plant systematics.  Unnamed grants will not exceed $1200, and named grants will not exceed $1500 (the Rogers McVaugh, William R. Anderson, Shirley and Alan Graham, and W. Hardy Eshbaugh Grants).  If your proposal is selected for a named grant, you may be awarded up to $1500, so be sure your budget justifies an amount that high. Proposals will be funded on the basis of merit, regardless of the research area within systematics.

Proposal Open Date: Dec 19, 2019

Proposal Close Date: Feb 29, 2020

The Society bestows the Asa Gray Award upon an individual for outstanding accomplishments pertinent to the goals of the Society. The awardee need not be a member of the Society. The awardee shall be recognized at the Society’s annual banquet and in the journal Systematic Botany.

ASPT members are encouraged to submit nominations for the Asa Gray Award, which will be presented at the Annual Meeting. Nomination materials shoud be submitted as a single PDF and include (1) a letter of nomination, (2) a curriculum vitae for the nominee, and (3) up to five (5) supporting letters from others familiar with the nominee and their career.

Nomination Open Date: Jan 15, 2026

Nomination Close Date: Feb 28, 2026

The Peter Raven Award is given by the American Society of Plant Taxonomists to a plant systematist who has made exceptional efforts at outreach to non-scientists. Examples of outreach may include, but are not limited to 1) workshops or seminars for K-12 teachers, local horticultural societies, garden clubs, and schools or businesses; 2) special events for the general public (e.g., nature hikes, wildflower workshops); 3) newspaper columns or op-ed articles; 4) freelance articles in newspapers, on the worldwide web, and in horticultural or popular science magazines; 5) taxon-oriented websites or books that are aimed at a lay audience; 6) TV spots; 7) legislative testimony; and 8) legal defense of rare or endangered plant species. The award is intended to be international in scope. All persons, from any country, who have made significant contributions in this area, may be considered.

ASPT members are encouraged to submit nominations for the Peter Raven Award, which will be presented at the annual meeting. The nomination materials should be submitted as a single PDF and include (1) a letter of nomination, (2) a curriculum vitae for the nominee (emphasizing the outreach areas), and (3) up to five (5) supporting letters from others familiar with the nominee and their career.

Nomination Open Date: Jan 15, 2026

Nomination Close Date: Feb 28, 2026

An Engagement and Excellence in Plant Systematics Education Award (EEPSEA, previously called the IPSEP), of $500 will be presented to an educator who has implemented or developed innovative resources for engaging students in plant systematics (broadly interpreted): undergraduate and/or graduate students and in the classroom, laboratory, or outreach setting.

Nomination Open Date: Jan 15, 2026

Nomination Close Date: Feb 28, 2026

Initiated in 2013, the Undergraduate Research Prize recognizes undergraduate students who have completed an outstanding, independent research project in plant systematics (broadly interpreted). Up to three prizes ($300 each) will be awarded for a project completed by an undergraduate student within the last two years.

An ASPT member in good standing must nominate the student by completing Part A of the application form, and by writing a nomination letter in support of the student.

Application Open Date: Jan 15, 2026

Application Close Date: Feb 28, 2026

ASPT is pleased to announce that submissions are open for the society’s annual Graduate Student Research Grants. Support in the amount of up to $1500* is available for masters and doctoral students to conduct fieldwork, herbarium studies, and/or laboratory research in any area of plant systematics. ASPT values diversity in science, and encourages applications from botanists from all backgrounds regardless of race, gender, ability, sexual orientation, or citizenship. Six proposals will receive special recognition: the Rogers McVaugh, William R. Anderson, Shirley and Alan Graham, W. Hardy Eshbaugh, Vicki A. Funk and BIPOC Excellence in Systematic Botany Grants. The BIPOC Excellence in Systematic Botany grant will be awarded to a high-ranking proposal from an applicant who self-identifies as Black, Indigenous, or as a person of color, and expresses interest in being considered. Proposals will be funded on the basis of merit regardless of the research area within plant systematics, including taxonomy, floristics, phylogenetics, and other research that contributes to our understanding of plant biodiversity. A list of past awardees and topics can be found on the ASPT website.

*Unnamed grants will not exceed $1200, and named grants (the Rogers McVaugh, William R. Anderson, Vicki A. Funk, Shirley and Alan Graham, W. Hardy Eshbaugh, and BIPOC Excellence in Systematic Botany Grants) will not exceed $1500. Given the possibility of being awarded a named grant, all applicants are encouraged to include a budget of up to $1500.

Application Open Date: Jan 6, 2026

Application Close Date: Feb 28, 2026

ASPT is pleased to announce that submissions are open for the society’s annual Graduate Student Research Grants. Support in the amount of up to $1500* is available for masters and doctoral students to conduct fieldwork, herbarium studies, and/or laboratory research in any area of plant systematics. ASPT values diversity in science, and encourages applications from botanists from all backgrounds regardless of race, gender, ability, sexual orientation, or citizenship. Six proposals will receive special recognition: the Rogers McVaugh, William R. Anderson, Shirley and Alan Graham, W. Hardy Eshbaugh, Vicki A. Funk and BIPOC Excellence in Systematic Botany Grants. The BIPOC Excellence in Systematic Botany grant will be awarded to a high-ranking proposal from an applicant who self-identifies as Black, Indigenous, or as a person of color, and expresses interest in being considered. Proposals will be funded on the basis of merit regardless of the research area within plant systematics, including taxonomy, floristics, phylogenetics, and other research that contributes to our understanding of plant biodiversity. A list of past awardees and topics can be found on the ASPT website.

*Unnamed grants will not exceed $1200, and named grants (the Rogers McVaugh, William R. Anderson, Vicki A. Funk, Shirley and Alan Graham, W. Hardy Eshbaugh, and BIPOC Excellence in Systematic Botany Grants) will not exceed $1500. Given the possibility of being awarded a named grant, all applicants are encouraged to include a budget of up to $1500.

Application Open Date: Jan 14, 2025

Application Close Date: Mar 15, 2025

ASPT is pleased to announce that submissions are open for the society’s annual Graduate Student Research Grants. Support in the amount of up to $1500* is available for masters and doctoral students to conduct fieldwork, herbarium studies, and/or laboratory research in any area of plant systematics. ASPT values diversity in science, and encourages applications from botanists from all backgrounds regardless of race, gender, ability, sexual orientation, or citizenship. Six proposals will receive special recognition: the Rogers McVaugh, William R. Anderson, Shirley and Alan Graham, W. Hardy Eshbaugh, Vicki A. Funk and BIPOC Excellence in Systematic Botany Grants. The BIPOC Excellence in Systematic Botany grant will be awarded to a high-ranking proposal from an applicant who self-identifies as Black, Indigenous, or as a person of color, and expresses interest in being considered. Proposals will be funded on the basis of merit regardless of the research area within plant systematics, including taxonomy, floristics, phylogenetics, and other research that contributes to our understanding of plant biodiversity. A list of past awardees and topics can be found on the ASPT website.

*Unnamed grants will not exceed $1200, and named grants (the Rogers McVaugh, William R. Anderson, Vicki A. Funk, Shirley and Alan Graham, W. Hardy Eshbaugh, and BIPOC Excellence in Systematic Botany Grants) will not exceed $1500. Given the possibility of being awarded a named grant, all applicants are encouraged to include a budget of up to $1500.

Application Open Date: Jan 18, 2024

Application Close Date: Mar 1, 2024

ASPT is pleased to announce that submissions are open for the society’s annual Graduate Student Research Grants. Support in the amount of up to $1500* is available for masters and doctoral students to conduct fieldwork, herbarium studies, and/or laboratory research in any area of plant systematics. ASPT values diversity in science, and encourages applications from botanists from all backgrounds regardless of race, gender, ability, sexual orientation, or citizenship. Six proposals will receive special recognition: the Rogers McVaugh, William R. Anderson, Shirley and Alan Graham, W. Hardy Eshbaugh, Vicki A. Funk and BIPOC Excellence in Systematic Botany Grants. The BIPOC Excellence in Systematic Botany grant will be awarded to a high-ranking proposal from an applicant who self-identifies as Black, Indigenous, or as a person of color, and expresses interest in being considered. Proposals will be funded on the basis of merit regardless of the research area within plant systematics, including taxonomy, floristics, phylogenetics, and other research that contributes to our understanding of plant biodiversity. A list of past awardees and topics can be found on the ASPT website.

*Unnamed grants will not exceed $1200, and named grants (the Rogers McVaugh, William R. Anderson, Vicki A. Funk, Shirley and Alan Graham, W. Hardy Eshbaugh, and BIPOC Excellence in Systematic Botany Grants) will not exceed $1500. Given the possibility of being awarded a named grant, all applicants are encouraged to include a budget of up to $1500.

Application Open Date: Jan 6, 2023

Application Close Date: Mar 3, 2023

ASPT is pleased to announce that submissions are open for the society’s annual Graduate Student Research Grants. Support in the amount of up to $1500* is available for masters and doctoral students to conduct fieldwork, herbarium studies, and/or laboratory research in any area of plant systematics. ASPT values diversity in science, and encourages applications from botanists from all backgrounds regardless of race, gender, ability, sexual orientation, or citizenship. Six proposals will receive special recognition: the Rogers McVaugh, William R. Anderson, Shirley and Alan Graham, W. Hardy Eshbaugh, Vicki A. Funk and BIPOC Excellence in Systematic Botany Grants. The BIPOC Excellence in Systematic Botany grant will be awarded to a high-ranking proposal from an applicant who self-identifies as Black, Indigenous, or as a person of color, and expresses interest in being considered. Proposals will be funded on the basis of merit regardless of the research area within plant systematics, including taxonomy, floristics, phylogenetics, and other research that contributes to our understanding of plant biodiversity. A list of past awardees and topics can be found on the ASPT website.

*Unnamed grants will not exceed $1200, and named grants (the Rogers McVaugh, William R. Anderson, Vicki A. Funk, Shirley and Alan Graham, W. Hardy Eshbaugh, and BIPOC Excellence in Systematic Botany Grants) will not exceed $1500. Given the possibility of being awarded a named grant, all applicants are encouraged to include a budget of up to $1500.

Application Open Date: Dec 8, 2021

Application Close Date: Feb 28, 2022

ASPT is pleased to announce that submissions are open for the society’s annual Graduate Student Research Grants. Support in the amount of up to $1500* is available for both master's and doctoral students to conduct fieldwork, herbarium studies, and/or laboratory research in any area of plant systematics. ASPT values diversity in science, and encourages applications from botanists from all backgrounds regardless of race, gender, ability, sexual orientation, or citizenship. Six proposals will receive special recognition. In addition to our established named grants, the ASPT will award the BIPOC Excellence in Systematic Botany Grant to a high ranking proposal from an applicant who self-identifies as Black, Indigenous, or as a person of color, and expresses interest in being considered. All awards will be funded on the basis of merit regardless of the research area within plant systematics, including taxonomy, floristics, phylogenetics, and other research that contributes to our understanding of plant biodiversity. A list of past awardees and topics can be found on the ASPT website.

*Unnamed grants will not exceed $1200, and named grants (the Rogers McVaugh, William R. Anderson, Vicki A. Funk, Shirley and Alan Graham, W. Hardy Eshbaugh, and BIPOC Excellence in Systematic Botany Grants) will not exceed $1500. Given the possibility of being awarded a named grant, all applicants are encouraged to include a budget of up to $1500.

Application Open Date: Dec 17, 2020

Application Close Date: Mar 7, 2021

The American Society of Plant Taxonomists is pleased to announce the Society’s annual competition for research grants for graduate student investigators. Support is available for both masters and doctoral students to conduct fieldwork, herbarium studies, and/or laboratory research in any area of plant systematics.  Unnamed grants will not exceed $1200, and named grants will not exceed $1500 (the Rogers McVaugh, William R. Anderson, Shirley and Alan Graham, and W. Hardy Eshbaugh Grants).  If your proposal is selected for a named grant, you may be awarded up to $1500, so be sure your budget justifies an amount that high. Proposals will be funded on the basis of merit, regardless of the research area within systematics.

Proposal Open Date: Dec 19, 2019

Proposal Close Date: Feb 29, 2020