HRI Proposals and Applications Accepted through May 31, 2025
Two major Horticultural Research Institute programs are closing soon—and this is your final reminder to apply. Whether you're a researcher pursuing bold new research and practical solutions for the green industry or you're a student pursuing a green industry career, now is the time to act.
HRI Competitive Research Grants Program - Click Here to apply!
HRI’s grant program supports practical, science-based research that addresses pressing needs in the horticulture industry. For the 2026 cycle, priority funding areas include:
- Plant health and pest management
- Production efficiency and labor solutions
- Environmental sustainability and resource use
- Emerging threats and horticultural innovation
Grants typically range from $10,000 to $35,000, and HRI encourages proposals that provide real-world impact for growers, landscape professionals, and the broader horticulture supply chain. Cross-disciplinary collaborations and applied research approaches are welcomed.
HRI Scholarship Program - Click Here to apply!
Over $50,000 in scholarship funds is available to undergraduate and graduate students pursuing degrees that lead to green industry careers. HRI offers a variety of named scholarships focused on areas such as nursery production, floriculture, environmental horticulture, and landscape design.
With a single application, students are automatically considered for all scholarships for which they qualify. Awards can be used to support tuition and academic expenses—and HRI scholars often go on to become leaders in horticulture.
Questions? Contact:
Jennifer Gray, HRI Administrator
JenniferG@AmericanHort.org | 614.884.1155
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