Graduate eligibility and application requirements

• U.S. citizens or nationals with a GPA of 3.25 or higher.
• Applicant will be a graduate student enrolled during fall 2026–spring 2027
• Demonstrated commitment to the ASU Charter and advancing science.
• Demonstrated research interest in sustainable agriculture, food systems, urban ecosystems or natural resource management. This can include any combination of:
  • Description of research objectives and methods.
  • For current students, summary of preliminary data and research goals for fall 2026–spring 2027.
  • Evidence of presenting research results.
• Not currently funded on a sponsored research project (during fall 2026–spring 2027).
• Desire and ability to mentor undergraduate students and engagement in fellowship activities.

Your personal statement should not exceed 1,500 words, and address the following:

• How your background and experiences motivated you to pursue a graduate education.
• Description of how research aligns with the Growing Gardens, Growing Minds goals.
  • Research objectives and methods.
  • For current students, summary of preliminary data and research goals for fall 2026–spring 2027.
• How the fellows program will help you pursue a career in sustainable agriculture, food systems, urban ecosystems or natural resource management.
• Your interest in peer mentoring and engaging undergraduate students in science.
• Your commitment to the ASU Charter
• Expected graduation date

Note: Demonstrating commitment to the ASU Charter should be included throughout any of these topics within the personal statement.

Additional instructions for mentors:

• Address letters of recommendation to the Growing Gardens, Growing Minds Fellowship Committee.
• Please email letters to Professor Heather Bateman at [email protected]. PDF documents are preferred.

Student CV should include:

• Relevant coursework
• Research or project experience
• Science communication such as manuscripts, oral or poster conference presentations
• Leadership or service