FOR GRADUATE STUDENTS The GCA Fellowship In Ecological Restoration SUPPORTS specialized graduate study and research in ecological restoration, the active healing of the land, at an accredited university in the United States. The goal of this fellowship is to support research that will advance knowledge and increase the numbers of scientists in this important field. The proposed study should conform to the Society of Ecological Restoration’s definition of ecological restoration: “The process of assisting the recovery and management of ecological integrity [which] includes a critical range of variability in biodiversity, ecological processes and structures, regional and historical context, and sustainable cultural practices.”  A selection panel is composed of faculty members at the University of Wisconsin-Madison Arboretum.   Established in 2000 • Funds one or more scholars annually at $8000 • Deadline January 15 • Contact: Brad Herrick, Ecologist/Research Program Manager    University of Wisconsin-Madison Arboretum • 1207 Seminole Highway, Madison, WI 53711 • Phone: (608) 263-7344, Fax: (608) 262-5209 • E-mail: bmherrick@uwarb.wisc.edu • Application Guidelines • Frequently asked Questions (FAQ)