American Ornithological Society (AOS) - Research Grants

Official program page for the American Ornithological Society (AOS) Kessel Fellowships, providing research funding for early-career ornithologists.

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Deadline15 May 2026; 2026-03-13: Announcement of awards; 2025-12-15: Self-nomination deadline; 1 May: Notification of application outcome; 2026-02-04: Optional grant preparation workshop; 2026-02-04: Optional virtual preparation workshop

Award amountHonorarium; Certificate; up to $4,000; Up to $5,000 USD; $1,500 honorarium; Framed certificate; $5,000 to ~$35,000; $500–$1,000 honorarium

Last checkedJun 24, 2026

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American Ornithological Society (AOS) Caregiver Grants

Information on grants provided by the AOS to help meeting attendees offset extra costs incurred by dependent-care needs.

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Eligibility

Any conference registrant is eligible.; Priority given to presenters and early-career researchers.; Recipients are eligible to apply for another grant two years from their successful application.; Maximum number of grants is three.

Requirements

Must have a high standard of ethical and social behavior aligned with the AOS Code of Conduct & Ethics.; Must register for the annual meeting within 30 days of receiving notification of the grant.

Application materials

Half-page written description (not to exceed 250 words) of the need for support and how funds will be used.

How to apply

Submit application through the online Member Portal.; Check the meeting website for specific application deadlines and additional instructions.

Contact

meeting@americanornithology.org

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