Frank M. Chapman Ornithology Grants
Frank M. Chapman Ornithology Grants support graduate students and avian systematists in specimen-based research, expeditionary work, and museum collection studies to advance research on bird evolution.
Funder: American Museum of Natural History
Due Dates: November 30, 2026 (Chapman Research) | January 15, 2027 (Collection Study) | July 15, 2027 (Collection Study)
Funding Amounts: Chapman Research: typically $1,000–$3,500 for short-term research; Collection Study: up to $2,000 for expenses
Summary: Supports research on bird evolution, particularly specimen-based studies, expeditionary work, and research in AMNH’s ornithological collections.
Key Information: Chapman Research Grants are for graduate students; Collection Study Grants serve avian systematists without other funds.
Description
The American Museum of Natural History (AMNH), through its Richard Gilder Graduate School grants program and Frank M. Chapman Memorial Fund, offers modest, short-term support for ornithological research. Chapman Research Grants fund graduate student projects primarily focused on the evolutionary biology of birds, with particular emphasis on specimen-based research and expeditionary work.
Collection Study Grants support avian systematists conducting specimen-based research in AMNH’s ornithological collections, with priority given to graduate students. This funding is intended to supplement support from an investigator’s own institution and covers research expenses rather than stipends. Both grant categories are competitive, with awards based on the nature and quality of the proposed research.
