The Anne S. Chatham Fellowship in Medicinal Botany will be awarded to protect, preserve, and expand knowledge about the medicinal use of plants, thus preventing the disappearance of plants with therapeutic potential. Providing this research opportunity for botanists can, in turn, assist medical science to develop therapies that improve the quality of life of patients and develop life-saving medicines. The fellowship is open to students currently and actively enrolled in PhD programs at recognized universities and PhD graduates who have received their degrees in the last five years. Eligibility is open to U.S. citizens and permanent residents who are enrolled in a U.S.-based institution. Graduate students must submit a letter from a major advisor certifying their enrollment in a PhD program. Copies of permits for field work or studies including animals, research clearances, and permission from governmental agencies for foreign research must also be submitted. Applications may be submitted through mail or email to Dr. Wendy Applequist at the Missouri Botanical Garden. Please visit the fellowship's website or contact the Garden Club of America for more information.