The Rare Plant RaMP (Research & Mentoring for Post-Baccalaureates in Biological Sciences) program is a one-year research experience intended for individuals who were not able to participate extensively in research during their undergraduate degree program. This program is particularly intended for individuals from demographics historically excluded from STEM, first generation scholars, and those from under-resourced institutions. Those interested in gaining research and professional development experience in botany, plant science, or conservation are encouraged to apply.

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

Participants will be housed at one of four participating botanical gardens and work with one of the following primary mentors as well as other Garden staff. Applicants should indicate which Botanical garden they prefer as their home institution:

Atlanta Botanical Garden: Lauren Eserman-Campbell and Emily Coffey
California Botanic Garden: Naomi Fraga and Carrie Kiel
The Morton Arboretum: Sean Hoban and Silvia Alvarez-Clare
San Diego Botanic Garden: Colin Khoury, Ari Novy, and Todd Michael