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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American Ornithological Society (AOS) Student Research Grants

Overview of the AOS Student Research Grants program, providing funding of up to $4,000 for undergraduate, graduate, and postdoctoral research in avian biology.

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Award amount

up to $4,000

Eligibility

Must be an AOS member; Full-time or recently graduated undergraduate, masters, or doctoral student; Postdoctoral researcher without access to funds from major granting agencies; Must be the individual conducting the research and responsible for data analysis; Maximum of one research grant per year and two research grants per lifetime

Requirements

Active AOS membership for 2026; Research must be in an area of avian biology; Must indicate advisor approval of the project; Proposals must be submitted in English; Research expected to be completed within one calendar year

Application materials

Proposal statement; Budget; Curriculum vitae; Single PDF file (max 8 pages)

How to apply

Submit application through the AOS Member Portal; Upload application as a single PDF file; Click the 'Submit' button before the deadline

Important dates

1 May: Notification of application outcome

Documents

AOS Research Grants – Guidelines for Application Format (PDF); Hints for Writing a Successful Proposal (PDF)

Contact

American Ornithological Society, 1400 South Lake Shore Drive, Chicago, IL 60605

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