[Ccb_faculty] FW: Rare Plant Research Postbaccalaureate Research Program (RAMP)

[Amy Litt]

*From:* Naomi Fraga [mailto:nfraga at calbg.org]
*Sent:* Wednesday, February 26, 2025 11:51 AM
*Subject:* Rare Plant Research Postbaccalaureate Research Program (RAMP)



The Atlanta Botanical Garden, California Botanic Garden, San Diego Botanic
Garden and The Morton Arboretum – have joined forces to provide
opportunities to the next generation of plant scientists through a paid
mentorship and research program for individuals with bachelor’s degrees.



The Rare Plant RaMP (Research and Mentoring for Post-Baccalaureates)
Program was developed to elevate the experience and professional skills of
the next generation of researchers, first-generation college students,
individuals from low-income households, those historically excluded from
STEM fields and those who were not able to explore intensive research
opportunities during their undergraduate studies.



Examples of research project opportunities at each institution include:

   - Atlanta Botanical Garden: Assessing hybridization of North American
   pitcher plants, Sarracenia, to inform conservation decisions.
   - California Botanic Garden: Conducting a population genetic study of
   Pierson’s milkvetch, Astragulus magdalenae piersonii, to identify
   high-priority populations for conservation and to inform seed-banking
   strategies.
   - San Diego Botanic Garden: Analyzing rare medicinal plants such as
   yerba santa, Eriodictyon, for treatment of neurodegenerative diseases.
   - The Morton Arboretum: Evaluating the condition, threat and health of
   trees and their populations to inform conservation action.

 A yearly stipend with benefits, including travel expenses to attend
conferences and workshops, is provided. Applications for the 2025 program
are now being accepted through* March 14*.



 Eligibility applies to U.S. citizens, U.S. nationals or permanent U.S.
residents and those who have completed bachelor’s degrees before
participating in the program (Individuals must apply before or within four
years of graduation, with extensions allowed for family, medical leave or
military service). Individuals cannot be currently enrolled or accepted
into a graduate program.



To apply visit:
https://atlantabg.org/conservation-research/outreach-education-and-training/ramp-post-baccalaureate-training-and-research-program-in-rare-plant-science-and-conservation/





*Naomi S. Fraga, Ph.D.  *

Director of Conservation Programs, California Botanic Garden

Associate Professor, Claremont Graduate University

(626) 674-6746 (cell)

[image: https://www.calbg.org/conservation/about]
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