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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Conservation Awards - American Ornithological Society

Overview of the Ralph W. Schreiber Conservation Award and the Conservation Practitioner Award offered by the American Ornithological Society to recognize contributions to bird conservation.

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Eligibility

Ornithologists dedicated to the conservation of migratory and resident birds throughout their full annual life cycle; Nominees must have a high standard of ethical and social behavior aligned with the AOS Code of Conduct & Ethics

How to apply

Questions regarding awards can be directed to the committee chair via the contact link provided on the page

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AOS Conservation Committee

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