Endowments

Thanks to all who contributed to one of the most impressive fundraising years we’ve ever had — it’s truly inspiring to see so many contribute so much!

Created in honor of the contributions of Fakhri Bazzaz and Steward Pickett to the field of ecology, the Bazzaz-Pickett Award recognizes excellence in mentorship of the next generation of ecologists in a manner that fosters diversity, inclusion, and belonging. 

The award will provide a cash prize of up to $500 and travel support of up to $700 to the ESA Annual meeting. 

The ESA Excellence in Ecology scholarship is intended for early–mid career ESA members who have traditionally been excluded or underrepresented in our community. Ecologists who have achieved a PhD within the last 20 years from all areas of basic and applied research are eligible.

This scholarship comes with an award of $5,000 and support for research, travel to ESA annual meeting, family care, open-acesss publication.

Proceeds from the Henry L. Gholz Endowment will provide support annually for SEEDS national Field Trips for 20 students from diverse backgrounds and interests to explore the science of ecology. Students will visit a Long-term Ecological Research Site (LTER), Biological Field Station or similar active field site honoring Henry’s long-standing role in the National Science Foundation LTER program, and in exposing young scientists to field research.

The trips will offer students the opportunity to interact with scientists and professional ecologists in a field and laboratory setting. The funds will support the field trips as a whole, with students being selected through the usual application and review process. Most participants will be undergraduates, but graduate mentors may also be included.