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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Grants and Funding Opportunities | Richard Gilder Graduate School

Overview of seed research grants, travel awards, and internships offered by the American Museum of Natural History for students and early-career researchers.

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Eligibility

Advanced students; Postdoctoral trainees; Scientific researchers commencing their careers; Qualified undergraduate students (for REU internships)

Requirements

Research must be field-based or involve the Museum's scientific collections; International students may require a visa to travel to the United States

How to apply

Contact fellowships-rggs@amnh.org for visa-related inquiries; Subscribe to the email list for updates on application deadlines

Contact

Phone: 212-769-5055; Email: Info-rggs@amnh.org; Visa inquiries: fellowships-rggs@amnh.org

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