SER Northwest Chapter offers competitive student research grants that support emerging leaders advancing the science and practice of ecological restoration in Pacific Northwest ecosystems (WA, OR, AK, MT, ID, Northern CA). These grants typically fund graduate and upper-level undergraduate projects that improve restoration outcomes in natural systems such as forests, wetlands, grasslands, and other regional habitats. Funding can often be used for essential project needs, including fieldwork, lab analyses, travel, and materials, helping students turn innovative ideas into on-the-ground impact.

SERNW Grant Application

2026 Grants now open! Application information linked here.

SER’s Student Research Grants aim to:

  • Support high-quality student research that advances restoration knowledge or practice.
  • Encourage collaboration among students, practitioners, and stakeholders.
  • Build professional capacity in ecological restoration science, policy, and application.
  • Highlight emerging voices and perspectives in the restoration community.

Whether you study restoration of wetlands, forests, grasslands, urban ecosystems, or novel landscapes, SER welcomes diverse proposals reflecting the global breadth of restoration challenges and approaches.

Grantees also receive:

  • Recognition in SER publications and online platforms.
  • Opportunities to present their work at regional and global SER conferences.
  • Connection to a professional network of restoration scientists and practitioners.

Past Winners

Learn more about our past winners and projects here.

About SERNW

Founded as a non-profit in 1993, the Society for Ecological Restoration Northwest Chapter (SERNW) is a dynamic interactive professional society dedicated to the art and science of restoration. Members of SERNW are actively protecting and restoring ecosystems throughout the Cascadia bioregion which includes Washington, Oregon, Montana, Idaho, Alaska and Northern California. We provide a unique opportunity for members to coordinate restoration efforts and gain technical skills specific to Pacific Northwest ecosystems. Learn more about the chapter and our mission here.