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) - Student Presentation Awards

Information on AOS Student Presentation Awards for outstanding posters or oral papers presented at the society's annual meeting, including eligibility criteria and award types.

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Award amount

$500–$1,000 honorarium

Eligibility

Current member of AOS; Sole presenting author of a poster or oral paper presentation; Full-time or recently graduated student (including undergraduates); Students graduating the semester prior to the meeting are eligible

Requirements

Must present an outstanding poster or oral paper at the society's annual meeting; Must adhere to the AOS Code of Conduct & Ethics; Students giving 15-minute talks as part of a symposium are eligible; longer talks are not; Preference given to students in the final phases of completing their research

Application materials

Abstract for general scientific sessions; Responses to competition questions within the Abstract Submission Portal

How to apply

Submit an abstract through the Abstract Submission Portal; Answer competition-specific questions within the submission form; Wait for notification of invitation to compete

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