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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Latin American/Caribbean Conservation Research Grant

A research grant program by the American Ornithological Society (AOS) supporting early-career scientists from Latin America and the Caribbean conducting avian conservation research.

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Deadline

2026-02-27

Award amount

Up to $5,000 USD

Eligibility

Early-career scientists with graduate degrees (MS or Ph.D.) within 5 years of graduating; Must be from countries within Latin America and the Caribbean; Priority given to applicants living and working in the region; Must be current AOS members or willing to become one; Currently enrolled students are not eligible

Requirements

Research must be conservation-related and focused on avian species in Mexico, Central America, South America, or the Caribbean; Must adhere to AOS Code of Conduct & Ethics; Must obtain all necessary research permits; Must submit interim and final reports, including video summaries

Application materials

Curriculum vitae; Research narrative (max 2,000 words); Abstract in English (max 200 words); Project timeline; Budget; Researcher qualifications narrative

How to apply

Submit application via the AOS Member Portal; Proposals may be submitted in English, Spanish, Portuguese, or French; Abstracts must be in English; Optional grant preparation workshop available on 4 February 2026

Important dates

2026-02-04: Optional grant preparation workshop; 2026-02-27: Application deadline at 11:59 p.m. EST; 2026-03-13: Announcement of awards

Documents

English application PDF; Spanish application PDF

Contact

Dr. Anna Chalfoun (achalfou@uwyo.edu); Dra. Angelina Ruiz Sánchez (angruiz@uv.mx)

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