Fellowships & Internships

Fellowship and Internship Program 

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Morris Arboretum is a historic public garden and research and educational institution. It inspires an understanding of the relationship between plants, people, and place through education, research, and horticultural display. The endowed Fellow and Intern programs provide hands-on experience and an education that prepares individuals for careers in public gardens and related fields.  

Fellowship Program 

These year-long positions in plant science, urban forestry, and plant propagation allows Fellows to be immersed in their field of interest for an entire year. Morris Fellows work closely with Arboretum staff and are encouraged to publish their work in academic journals or present at national conferences. These positions include tuition benefits that allow Fellows to take courses at the University of Pennsylvania as well as options for health care coverage. All candidates must have completed their undergraduate degree or higher to be accepted in the program. 

Internship Program 

These nine-month positions span a variety of Arboretum departments. All positions focus on practical work experience in an arboretum/public garden setting. Interns receive hands-on training during their internship, and each intern will gain valuable skills that will advance them in their chosen field of interest. Interns will participate in monthly cohort learning opportunities that explore plant sciences from many perspectives (botany, arboriculture, curation, natural lands management, etc.). Intern candidates must have their high school diploma or higher to be accepted into the program.

Unfortunately due to visa regulations, we are unable to accept international applications for the internship program.