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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Peter R. Stettenheim Service Award

Information page for the American Ornithological Society's Stettenheim Award, which recognizes individuals for outstanding and extensive service to the society.

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Award amount

Framed certificate

Eligibility

Individual well established in their career; Performed outstanding and extensive service to AOS; Expected to have a high standard of ethical and social behavior aligned with the AOS Code of Conduct & Ethics

Requirements

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

Application materials

Written summary of contributions

How to apply

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

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