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) - Latin America/Caribbean Conservation Research (LACCR) Grants

Official 2026 call for proposals for AOS grants supporting early-career scientists conducting avian conservation research in Latin America and the Caribbean.

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Deadline

2026-02-27T23:59:00-05:00

Award amount

Up to $5,000 USD each (minimum of 6 grants)

Eligibility

Early career scientists with graduate degrees (MS or PhD) obtained within the last 5 years; Must be from countries within Latin America and the Caribbean; Priority given to applicants living and working in the region; Currently enrolled students are not eligible; Must be or become an AOS member

Requirements

Research must be conservation-related and focused on avian species in Mexico, Central America, South America, or the Caribbean; Projects focused on species of concern or threatened/endangered species are prioritized; Must have all necessary research permits; Must submit interim and final reports including video summaries

Application materials

Proposal title; Abstract in English (max 200 words); Research narrative (max 2000 words); Researcher qualifications narrative (max 200 words); Project timeline; Budget (total project cost and LACCR specific budget)

How to apply

Submit application via the AOS membership portal: https://my.americanornithology.org/Forms/Latin-America-Caribbean-Conservation-Research-Proposals; Proposals may be submitted in English, Spanish, Portuguese, or French (Abstracts must be in English)

Important dates

2026-02-04: Optional grant preparation workshop; 2026-02-27: Application deadline; 2026-03-13: Announcement of awards

Contact

Dr. Anna Chalfoun (achalfou@uwyo.edu); Dra. Angelina Ruiz Sánchez (angruiz@uv.mx)

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