Grants & Funding

Morton Arboretum

Published Date: June 06, 2006

Program Information

Program Name:

Horticulture Internships

Program URL:

http://www.mortonarb.org

Program Year:

Program Description:

The Research Program at The Morton Arboretum is diverse and offers one of the largest such programs of any arboretum in North America. Arboretum researchers engage in practical scientific study in the following areas; Plant Conservation, Plant Pathology, Plant Systematics/Taxonomy, Research Horticulture, Root Systems Biology, and Tree Breeding.

The Research Scientists at The Morton Arboretum typically have a variety of research-oriented positions available each year for undergraduate students and recent graduates who have an interest in gaining tree and plant research experience and/or internship credit. These positions may have flexibility in start date but typically are full-time, usually beginning in May and lasting a minimum of 3 months. These are a great opportunity for students to gain practical working experience in majors relating to horticulture, plant sciences, or biology among others.

Program Restrictions:

B.S. Degree, or working towards a degree, in biological sciences, microbiology, botany, or related concentration preferred.

Public Contact Information

Supported Components and Scientific Fields

Supported Components:

Student Internships

General Fields Supported:

Biology, Other (specify): horticulture

Specific Fields Supported:

Ecology/Environmental Sciences, Plant Biology, Other (specify): Horticulture

Program Eligibility Requirements

Who can apply?

Students

If organizations may apply, check which ones:

None provided

If students may apply, check which ones:

Grade 13, Grade 14, Grade 15, Grade 16

Are awards targeted to a specific population group?

No

If yes, check those that apply:

None provided

Is this program limited to organizations or residents within the United States?

Yes

Are awards targeted to people in specific U.S. states?

No

If yes, check those that apply:

None provided

Are awards targeted to a specific region within a state?

No

If yes, specify

Application Process and Program Award Term

Application Process, Initial Contact or Approach:

None provided

Application Details:

Interested applicants should forward a letter with salary history and resume to:

The Morton Arboretum
Human Resources
4100 Illinois Route 53
Lisle, IL 60532

Application Deadline(s)?:

No

If yes, date(s):

Deadline Comments:

Award Duration:

Fixed

Program Competition Information

Year (last reported competition)  

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Sample of Recent Grantees

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