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BSA Award Nominations have opened for 2026 🏆

The BSA have a new Award: Sound Practice Contributor of the Year Award created by the ARIG team and will be nominated by the ARIG SIG Chair.

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September 12, 2025 at 9:01 AM
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This is a final reminder that the Charles Edwin Bessey Teaching Award deadline is coming up this Monday, April 28th!

Don't miss your chance to nominate an educator that has contributed greatly to botanical instruction.

For more information, visit: botany.org/home/awards/...

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April 25, 2025 at 6:04 PM
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Do you know an outstanding educator in the botanical sciences? There is still time to nominate them for the 2025 Charles Edwin Bessey Teaching Award!

The deadline for nominations is April 28th.

Learn more about the award, and how to nominate someone, here: botany.org/home/awards/...

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April 22, 2025 at 6:17 PM
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Now accepting nominations for the 2025 Samuel Noel Postlethwait Award! This award honors excellence in botanical teaching and education.

Open to BSA Teaching Section members. Self-nominations welcome.
Deadline: May 9, 2025.

To learn more, visit: botany.org/home/awards/...

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April 21, 2025 at 2:02 PM
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Reminder:
The BSA Darbaker Prize nomination deadline is May 1st!

Nominations are open for the 2025 Darbaker Prize in Phycology presented for work in the study of microscopic algae, based on papers published during the last 2 full calendar years (2023-24).

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April 18, 2025 at 7:24 PM
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BSA is offering Hardship Travel Awards to support #Botany2025 attendance. Eligible applicants include current BSA Professional, Community College, PostDoc, or Affiliate members.

– Deadline: April 15, 2025
– Apply: botany.org/home/awards/...

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April 8, 2025 at 3:14 PM
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There is still time to apply for BSA Awards including select travel and recognition awards. Visit the awards schedule for more details!

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Dont forget that the Botany 2025 abstract submission deadline is April 14, & early-registratin ends April 30!
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April 4, 2025 at 6:25 PM
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🌿 Reminder: BSA Sectional Student Travel Award applications are due April 1st!

If you are a student presenting at Botany 2025 in Palm Springs, apply for a BSA Sectional Travel Award to help cover costs.

Apply now: botany.org/home/awards....

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March 28, 2025 at 3:21 PM
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🌱Know an outstanding graduating senior in botanical sciences? Nominate them for the Young Botanist Awards!

The April 1st deadline is approaching—don’t miss the chance to recognize their achievements.

Details & nominations: botany.org/home/awards/...

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March 28, 2025 at 3:19 PM
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Recognize an Outstanding Young Botanist!

The Young Botanist Awards nomination deadline is approaching on April 1, 2025! This is your chance to honor exceptional graduating seniors in the botanical sciences.

To learn more, visit: botany.org/home/awards/...

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March 20, 2025 at 8:30 PM
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BSA Award Deadlines Are Coming Up!

Right now over 20 awards are open for applications — designed for BSA members at all career levels!

Several of these awards have a deadline of March 15 (this Saturday!) and early April, so don't wait, learn more & apply!

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March 12, 2025 at 9:22 PM
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Two incredible #BSAawards opportunities are closing soon!

📅 Apply by Monday, February 17, 2025, for the AJB Synthesis Papers, including the $2,000 AJB Synthesis Prize, and the $1,500 Graduate Student Research Awards.

Visit: botany.org/home/awards....

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February 13, 2025 at 6:11 PM
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As we wrap up our #BSAawards social media blitz, we want to thank everyone who supports the Society, allowing us to give back to the community with over $125,000 in awards and grants each year.

A few more awards have yet to open, and we’ll share them once they do!

Visit: botany.org/home/awards....
February 10, 2025 at 8:21 PM
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🌿 Congratulations to Dr. Senjie Lin, 2024 Darbaker Prize winner!

Nominations are open for the 2025 Darbaker Prize in Phycology presented for work in the study of microscopic algae, based on papers published during the last two full calendar years (2023-24).

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February 10, 2025 at 8:02 PM
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🌿 Call for Nominations: BSA Young Botanist Awards 🌿

Know an outstanding graduating senior in plant sciences? The BSA Young Botanist Awards recognize top students for their achievements & encourage their future in botany!

Deadline: April 1, 2025

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February 10, 2025 at 3:57 PM
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🌿 BSA Undergraduate Research Awards – Now Open! 🌿

Undergraduate students, apply for a $500 award to support your botanical research!

Application Deadline: March 15, 2025 (Midnight PT)

For more information, visit: botany.org/home/awards/...

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February 8, 2025 at 4:17 PM
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🌿 The Michael Cichan Paleobotanical Research Grant, presented by the BSA Paleobotanical Section, is open! 🌿

Up to $2500 for post-docs or non-tenure track positions to support researching paleobotany.

Apply by March 15, 2025: botany.org/home/awards/...

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February 7, 2025 at 6:30 PM
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🌿 Call for Nominations: Distinguished Fellow of BSA 🌿

BSA’s highest honor recognizes excellence in botanical research, education, policy, & service.

Nominate a deserving colleague today!

Deadline: March 15, 2025

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February 7, 2025 at 3:16 PM
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🌱 The BSA Emerging Leader Award honors early-career botanical scientists making a significant impact in the field. Know someone deserving? Submit your nomination today!

Deadline: March 15, 2025

Learn more here: botany.org/home/awards/...

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February 6, 2025 at 6:19 PM
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🌿 #BSAUndergrads — don’t miss this amazing opportunity!

The PLANTS Grants are travel awards for underrepresented undergraduates to attend Botany 2025, with mentorship, networking & more!

Applications due March 1!

Learn more:
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February 6, 2025 at 2:50 PM
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🌿 BSA & ASPT offer a $1,000 grant for projects that connect the botanical sciences with the public & policymakers!

Proposal Deadline: March 1, 2025
Open to all active members.

For more information and to apply, visit: botany.org/home/awards/...

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February 5, 2025 at 8:58 PM
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Early-career botanists: Apply for the BSA Public Policy Award!

Attend Congressional Visits Day (April 28-30, 2025) in DC, receive policy training & advocate for science.

Apply by Feb 21!

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February 5, 2025 at 7:58 PM
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Did you know that BSA gives out over $125,000 in awards each year?

🌿 Grad students, apply for a $1500 Graduate Student Research Award (GSRA), including the J.S. Karling & A.J. Harris GSRAs.

Deadline: Feb 17, 2025.

Apply now: botany.org/home/awards/...

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February 5, 2025 at 4:28 PM
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✨ BSA Emerging Leader Award – Nominations Now Open! ✨
This award honors early-career scientists for their innovative research and contributions.

Deadline: March 15, 2025.

Details: botany.org/home/awards/awards-for-early-career-scientists/emergingleaderaward.html

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January 6, 2025 at 7:19 PM