Deadline: 1-Apr-25
The PAm-Costco Scholarship Awards for Honey Bee Health is an investment in the next generation of leaders to innovate and support beekeepers and pollinators.
This program, in the USA and Canada has awarded over $1.2M to impressive up-and-coming bee researchers who are committed to a better future for bees. These scholars have made significant contributions and important discoveries through their research, been recognized with awards of merit, published peer-reviewed academic articles, and continue with dedication to solve the mysteries and challenges that bees and beekeepers face.
The PAm-Costco Scholarship Program recognizes and supports outstanding graduate students to pursue research-based doctoral degrees in fields within the Project Apis m. mission of enhancing honey bee health while improving crop production.
Funding Information
- Up to three years continuous support for graduate education and research will be provided in annual increments up to $50,000, based on qualifications.
Eligibility Criteria
- Open to candidates in the USA within a Ph.D. program in any Agriculture, Apiculture or Entomology department in the United States. The PAm-Costco Scholar will be involved in clearly identifiable and defined bee health issues.
- Qualifications: Candidates must have a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in a science or agriculture-related field. It is preferable that candidates have some working experience with bees, and published papers in apiculture. The individual must demonstrate potential for significant achievements in honey bee health science and research, and a commitment to working in the field of honey bee research after completing graduate work.
Funding Requirements
- The successful applicant will sign a written commitment with Project Apis m. that will require the following elements to receive funding:
- Provide a report semi-annually to Project Apis m. on December 31 and June 30 of each funded year. The report will include funding objectives, progress toward objectives, milestones, impediments, goals for the subsequent reporting period, and a financial update.
- Annually present research at a national, regional, state or major beekeeper meeting.
- Pursuit of Ph.D level education diligently and without unusual interruption.
- Judicious and responsible use of funding.
- Commitment to three consecutive years full-time equivalent to honey bee research upon attaining Ph.D
For more information, visit Project Apis m.