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 Grants

Official 2026 call for proposals for research grants supporting early-career scientists in Latin America and the Caribbean focused on bird conservation.

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Deadline

2026-02-27T23:59:00

Award amount

Up to $5,000 USD per grant

Eligibility

Early-career scientists (Ms or PhD) within 5 years of receiving their last degree; Must reside and work in Latin America or the Caribbean; Priority given to those with strong integration with local communities and institutions; Active students are not eligible; Must be or become an active member of the AOS

Requirements

Research must have conservation applications for resident or migratory birds in Mexico, Central America, South America, or the Caribbean; Must have all necessary ethical and legal research permits; Must submit a financial report and progress report one year after funding; Must submit short summary videos (1.5-2 minutes) of the project; Must acknowledge AOS LACCR support in resulting publications

Application materials

Research narrative (max 2000 words); English abstract (max 200 words); Curriculum Vitae; Detailed budget; Project timeline; Researcher qualifications summary

How to apply

Submit via the AOS member portal: https://my.americanornithology.org/Forms/Latin-America-Caribbean-Conservation-Research-Proposals; Proposals can be submitted in English, Spanish, Portuguese, or French; Optional virtual preparation workshop on February 4, 2026

Important dates

2026-02-04: Optional virtual preparation workshop; 2026-02-27: Application deadline; 2026-03-13: Winners announced

Contact

Dra. Anna Chalfoun: achalfou@uwyo.edu; Dra. Angelina Ruiz Sánchez: angruiz@uv.mx

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