Collection Study Grants (General AMNH Scientific Collections)
AMNH Collection Study Grants support early-career researchers conducting short-term, in-person studies using the museum’s scientific collections in various scientific fields.
Funder: American Museum of Natural History
Due Dates (Anticipated): May 2027 (Full application deadline, projected)
Funding Amounts: $500–$1,500 for short-term travel and subsistence; funds must be used within one year of award.
Summary: Supports early-career researchers conducting short-term studies using AMNH scientific collections with partial travel and subsistence funding.
Key Information: Not available to those within daily commuting range of AMNH; requires AMNH curator sponsor.
Description
Collection Study Grants from the American Museum of Natural History (AMNH) enable pre-doctoral, postdoctoral, and early-career research scientists to conduct short-term, in-person studies using the Museum’s scientific collections. These awards are designed to foster research across a broad range of scientific fields—including Anthropology, Invertebrate Zoology, Physical Sciences, Paleontology, and Vertebrate Zoology—by providing partial support for travel and local subsistence during museum visits. The program is administered by the Richard Gilder Graduate School and is distinct from discipline-specific or ornithology-focused awards.
