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) Research Grants Overview

An overview page listing various research grant opportunities offered by the American Ornithological Society, including fellowships, student grants, and bridge funding.

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Eligibility

AOS members; Post-docs (Kessel Fellowships); Student/early-career researchers (Latin American/Caribbean Conservation Research Grant)

Requirements

High standard of ethical and social behavior aligned with the AOS Code of Conduct & Ethics

How to apply

Contact the appropriate committee chair via the contact form for questions

Important dates

June 2026: Expected distribution of first round of Bridge/Completion Grants; December 2026: Possible second cycle of Bridge/Completion Grants

Contact

AOS committee chairs via the contact form

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