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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Marion Jenkinson Service Award

Information page for the Marion Jenkinson Service Award, an honor for early- or mid-career ornithologists who have provided extensive service to the American Ornithological Society (AOS).

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Award amount

Framed certificate

Eligibility

Early- or mid-career ornithologist; Performed continued extensive service to AOS; High standard of ethical and social behavior aligned with the AOS Code of Conduct & Ethics

Requirements

Demonstrated volunteer contributions and committee participation; Adherence to AOS Code of Conduct & Ethics

Application materials

Written summary describing why the nominee should be recognized; Description of volunteer contributions to the AOS or its predecessor societies (AOU and COS)

How to apply

Nominations must be submitted through the online Member Portal; Log in to the Member Portal or register for an account; Follow the redirection to the AOS Service Award nomination page

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