Natural History Wanderings

Students: Research grant applications are open now

Calling undergrad and grad students—now is the time to apply for the 2025 CNPS research grants! Successfully funded projects will intersect with California native plants and expand on information gaps within the natural and social sciences. We encourage applicants whose research relates to native plants in fields such as conservation, botany, ecology, Traditional Ecological Knowledge, land management, horticulture, communications, economics, history, or other socio-cultural connections.

CNPS will evaluate applications on their ability to advance CNPS’s mission of conserving California’s native plants and their natural habitats, now and into the future, through science, education, stewardship, gardening, and advocacy. CNPS is committed to increasing ways for people of all backgrounds to deepen their relationships with California native plants. People from groups underrepresented in the natural and social sciences are strongly encouraged to apply. Applications will be accepted through October 31, 2024.  

Learn more and apply