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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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Early Professional Awards - American Ornithological Society (AOS)

Overview of the American Ornithological Society's Early Professional Awards, including the Ned K. Johnson Early Investigator Award, the James G. Cooper Early Professional Award, and the Kessel Research Fellowships.

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Eligibility
Early-career ornithologists working worldwide; Candidates for Cooper and Johnson awards may apply themselves or be nominated by an AOS member
Requirements
High standard of ethical and social behavior aligned with the AOS Code of Conduct & Ethics
How to apply
Candidates for the Cooper and Johnson awards may apply themselves or be nominated by another member of AOS
Contact
Contact via AOS website contact form for committee chair inquiries

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