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) Travel Grants

Information on travel grants provided by the AOS to help students and postdocs attend annual meetings, including eligibility, categories, and application requirements.

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Eligibility

Students; Post-docs; Students between degree-seeking programs intending to re-enter a degree program; Students less than a semester past their graduation date

Requirements

Must submit an abstract as the presenter for an oral talk or poster for the meeting; Must provide abstract submission number with application; Meeting attendance is required to receive the grant; Grantees must be AOS members (for General Travel Grants); Must have approval from academic advisor/supervisor; Must adhere to AOS Code of Conduct & Ethics

Application materials

Abstract submission number; Current academic standing; Anticipated graduation month and year; Confirmation of advisor approval; Information on past AOS travel funding; Travel budget request

How to apply

Submit abstract for the meeting first; Apply through the Travel Grant Submission Portal; Select appropriate grant category during application

Contact

meeting@americanornithology.org

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