American Museum of Natural History (AMNH) - Small Grants

Application form for the Chapman Small Grant Award for the 2024-2025 cycle. This is a Word document for submission.

DeadlineMay 1, 2026, 11:59 pm EST; Grant usage period: July 1, 2026 - June 30, 2027; Submit applications 2 months prior to the proposed visit

Award amount$500 - $1500; $1,000 - $3,500

Last checkedJun 25, 2026

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American Museum of Natural History (AMNH) - Collection Study Grants

Official application instructions for the AMNH Collection Study Grant, providing financial support for pre-doctoral and early career post-doctoral researchers to visit and study museum collections.

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Deadline

2026-05-01T23:59:00

Award amount

$500 - $1500

Eligibility

Pre-doctoral investigators; Early career post-doctoral investigators; Must not be within daily commuting range (Tri-State area) of the AMNH; Visit must be arranged through and sponsored by an AMNH Curator

Requirements

Project must involve study of AMNH scientific collections; Projects of four days or longer are encouraged; Must secure endorsement from an AMNH Curator-Sponsor; Must submit a 9-part application via the online portal

Application materials

Project description narrative (2 pages max); Citations (1 page max); Curriculum Vitae; Budget form and justification; Contact information for one AMNH Curator-Sponsor; Optional supplemental material (1 document max)

How to apply

Complete the 9-part online application process; Contact an AMNH Curator to discuss project and secure sponsorship; Submit all required documents in PDF or Word format; Ensure Curator-Sponsor submits recommendation via the online system by the deadline

Important dates

Application deadline: May 1, 2026, 11:59pm EST; Grant usage period: July 1, 2026 - June 30, 2027

Documents

Collection Study Grants Instructions 2026 (PDF)

Contact

fellowships-rggs@amnh.org

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