Research Funding

The Emory University Herbarium does not have a fixed budgetary line from the University. Instead, our funding comes from a variety of sources. Herbarium staff are actively engaged in applying to research and education grant opportunities to support the Mission and Vision of the Emory University Herbarium. In addition to submitting grant applications dedicated solely to Hebarium development, we are also eager to support researchers and educators interested in involving the Herbarium services and resources in their grant applications.

Other sources of funding include materials and facilities support from the Emory University Department of Biology. The majority of our current funding comes from a philanthropic donation dedicated to supporting the Emory Herbarium Revitalization Project, with a focus on digitizing the entire collection. If you would like to support the Herbarium's research, education, and outreach mission, please visit the Charitable Donations page for more information.

Funds Summary Report

  • Program to Enhance Research and Scholarship (PERS)

    Amount:
    $10,000
    Period:
    2/29/2023 - 2/28/2025

  • Peachtree Garden Club Community Fund

    Purpose:
    Herbarium Collection Project
    Amount:
    $15,000
    Period:
    8/15/2023 - 8/14/2024

  • Peachtree Garden Club Community Fund

    Purpose:
    Herbarium Collection Project to support expansion of the herbarium collections and educational outreach initiatives in the community.
    Amount:
    $10,000
    Period:
    8/15/2022 - 8/14/2023

  • U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID), Partnerships for Enhanced Engagement In Research (PEER) Program

    Purpose:
    Evaluate the genetic and chemical variability of Kosovar wild hops by integrating tools from multiple disciplines (genetics, phytochemistry, botany) to offer a unique opportunity to foster the sustainable use of natural resources in the Balkans.
    Amount:
    $150,000
    Period:
    3/1/2021 - 2/28/2023

  • Emory University Center for the Study of Human Health

    Purpose:
    Support the expense of student participation in a plant collecting expedition in Florida.
    Amount:
    $2,100
    Period:
    03/2016

  • Emory Momentum Crowdfunding and Gifts

    Purpose:
    Save the Emory Herbarium Rare Plant Collection.
    Amount:
    $1,800
    Period:
    2016

  • Anonymous Philanthropic Donation

    Purpose:
    Herbarium Revitalization Project
    Amount:
    $250,000
    Period:
    6/2014 - 6/2017

  • Emory University Department of Biology

    Purpose:
    Herbarium materials and supplies
    Amount:
    $2,000
    Period:
    2014/2015 academic year