The AOS established a Research Committee in 1951 to assist and stimulate research on orchids. Since then nearly 200 grants and fellowships totaling more than $1.1 million have been provided to worthy students. The Society has supported research to study a wide range of subjects to scientists throughout the world: 31 states in the USA; Australia, Cameroon, Canada, Costa Rica, Guatemala, Israel, Malaya, New Guinea, Nigeria, Puerto Rico, Russia, and the United Kingdom. Topics range from fundamental to practical.
How do I apply for a research grant?
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Research Recognition Award
This award, managed by the Research Committee, honors a major impact/outcome from orchid research that has been nationally or internationally recognized by peers in the general scientific community. Nominations should be sent to the Research Committee Chair, at research_committee@aos.org.
Research Recognition Award Criteria
· Nominee must have produced a major impact on orchid research by solving a significant problem through research or providing outstanding leadership that significantly advanced orchid research.
· Nominee must have made career achievements that continue to be recognized by the orchid research community and have been nationally or internationally recognized by peers in the scientific community.
· Nominee must possess the character and record of achievement worthy of emulation by younger orchid scientists.
