Frank M. Chapman Memorial Fund Fellowship: Ornithology
Frank M. Chapman Memorial Fund Fellowship: Ornithology supports resident researchers studying avian systematics, evolution, and biogeography with Museum curatorial mentorship to advance research on birds.
Funder: American Museum of Natural History
Due Dates: November 15, 2026 (Annual submission deadline)
Funding Amounts: Stipend and project-dependent research budget for one or two years
Summary: Supports resident research at AMNH in avian systematics, evolution, and biogeography with Ornithology Department curatorial mentorship.
Key Information: Applicants normally must discuss their proposed research with an Ornithology Department member before applying.
Description
The Frank M. Chapman Memorial Fund Fellowship, offered by the American Museum of Natural History through its Richard Gilder Graduate School, supports research in avian systematics, evolution, and biogeography. Fellows conduct their research in residence at the Museum, working with and receiving mentorship from a Curator in the Ornithology Department.
The program provides one- or two-year appointments, pairing a stipend with a research budget tailored to the proposed work. Fellowships normally support recent doctoral graduates in avian systematics, though senior researchers on sabbatical are occasionally supported. This resident fellowship is distinct from the separate Frank M. Chapman Ornithology Grants program.
