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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Travel & Participation Grants - American Ornithological Society

Overview of funding opportunities provided by the American Ornithological Society to support student travel, caregiver participation, and broader representation at annual meetings, as well as sponsored student memberships.

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Eligibility

Students (for travel grants and sponsored memberships); Caregivers (for participation grants); Ornithologists (for broader representation support)

Requirements

Must have a high standard of ethical and social behavior aligned with the AOS Code of Conduct & Ethics

Contact

Contact via the AOS website contact form for committee chair inquiries

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