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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AOS Research Grants – Guidelines for Application Format

Official formatting guidelines for the American Ornithological Society (AOS) Research Grant application, detailing requirements for the proposal statement, budget, and CV.

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Award amount

Maximum request is $4,000

Requirements

Complete application must be a single PDF file; Total file length must not exceed 8 pages; File naming format: LastName_FirstName_AOSResearchGrant_2026.pdf; Proposal statement: 5 pages or less, double-spaced, 1-inch margins, 11-point font minimum; Budget: 1 page only; CV: 2 pages or less, 10-point font or larger

Application materials

Proposal Statement; Budget; Curriculum Vitae

How to apply

Submit all materials collated in a single PDF file; Follow specific section requirements for Proposal Statement, Budget, and CV; Ensure all permits and IACUC approvals are addressed in the application portal

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