AOS 2026 Bridge/Completion Grants
Forecasted
The AOS 2026 Bridge/Completion Grants from the American Ornithological Society provide temporary funding to help ornithological researchers complete disrupted avian biology projects.
Funder: American Ornithological Society
Due Dates (Anticipated): May 2027 (submission deadline, projected)
Funding Amounts: $5,000–$35,000 per award; total anticipated program funding ~$400,000
Summary: Short-term bridge funding for ornithological researchers who lost prior federal support, focused on project or degree completion.
Key Information: Applicants must be AOS members and document loss of previously awarded funding.
Description
The American Ornithological Society (AOS) Bridge/Completion Grants provide short-term, stop-gap funding to ornithological researchers whose previously awarded federal funding was lost due to recent policy changes. The program is designed to help researchers, especially students and early career professionals, complete disrupted projects, degrees, or training initiatives in any area of avian biology. Funding is intended to fill gaps rather than fully replace lost awards, supporting research continuity and career progress.
