Each year, the North Coast Chapter of the California Native Plant Society invests in the next generation of botanists, ecologists, and land stewards—supporting student research that deepens our understanding of native plants and the landscapes they inhabit. These grants nurture projects that span genetics, restoration, ecology, and climate resilience, all grounded in the … [Read more...] about Rooted in Place: 2026 CNPS North Coast Student Research Grant Recipients
Student Research Grants
2025 Student Research Grant Recipients
Arcata, CA — The California Native Plant Society’s North Coast Chapter is proud to announce the recipients of its 2025 Student Research Grants. They awarded $12,000 between six emerging scientists from Cal Poly Humboldt whose work illuminates the ecological richness and botanical complexity of Northern California. These annual scholarships support graduate and undergraduate … [Read more...] about 2025 Student Research Grant Recipients
2024 Student Research Grants Announced
We are excited to announce our 2024 recipients of the student research grants! The North Coast Chapter of the California Native Plant Society (CNPS) annually offers student research grants of up to $4,000 for studies focused on local, native plants and their habitats. This grant is available to undergraduate and graduate students at Cal Poly Humboldt and College of the … [Read more...] about 2024 Student Research Grants Announced
2023 Student Research Grant Recipient
Meet Caitlyn Allchin Assessing arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi and its community structure within the habitat of the Lassics lupine, an endangered California serpentine-endemic Caitlyn is working to aid in the management strategies to conserve one of the North Coast's most enigmatic and endangered endemic plants, the Lassics lupine (Lupinus constancei, CRPR 1B.1). She is … [Read more...] about 2023 Student Research Grant Recipient