The Rare Plant RaMP (Research & Mentoring for Post-Baccalaureates in Biological Sciences) program [3] is a one-year research experience intended for individuals who have completed a baccalaureate degree and are interested in gaining research and professional development experience funded by the National Science Foundation. Those interested in botany, plant science, or conservation are encouraged to apply.

This program highly encourages applications from individuals from demographics historically excluded from STEM, first-generation scholars, and those from under-resourced institutions.

This specific Rare Plant RaMP program is dispersed across four separate botanic gardens in the continental United States. Mentees in this geographically distributed, research-focused program will have direct guidance from a mentor and co-mentors as they establish their research in the area of rare plant science and conservation. This RaMP will allow mentees to perform and lead both independent and collaborative research, and strengthen their ability to communicate science to other researchers, to policymakers, and to the general public.

Next Program Dates: August 2025 - July 2026

Application Deadline: March 14, 2025 at 11:59 p.m.

The four botanical gardens involved are
Atlanta Botanical Garden: Atlanta, GA, California Botanic Garden: Claremont, CA
The Morton Arboretum: Lisle, IL, San Diego Botanic Garden: San Diego, CA

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