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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Application for Collections Study Grant - AMNH Department of Ornithology

Official application form and guidelines for the American Museum of Natural History's Collection Study Grant, providing financial support for predoctoral and recent postdoctoral researchers to study ornithological collections.

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Award amount

$500 - $1500

Eligibility

Predoctoral investigators; Recent postdoctoral investigators; Must not be within daily commuting range of the AMNH

Requirements

Contact a curator to discuss the proposed project prior to application; Projects of four days or longer are encouraged; One-time award basis; Submit application 2 months prior to visit

Application materials

Completed application form; Project description (max 2 pages, single-spaced); Curriculum vitae with list of publications; Itemized budget and justification

How to apply

Send applications via e-mail to any curator in the Department of Ornithology

Important dates

Submit applications 2 months prior to the proposed visit

Documents

Application for Collections Study Grant (PDF)

Contact

Office of Grants and Fellowships, American Museum of Natural History, Central Park West @ 79th Street, New York, NY 10024-5192

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