Funder: Organization for Tropical Studies
Due Dates: Rolling (apply at least 3-4 months before visit) | Now accepting proposals for projects starting after July 1, 2026
Funding Amounts: Pilot awards: up to 30 nights at OTS stations + $150 for permits | Thesis fellowships: up to 60 nights + $200 for permits | Hovore-Horn awards: $500–$1,500
Summary: Supports graduate thesis-related field research in tropical biology, primarily at OTS field stations in Costa Rica, for students from OTS member institutions or OTS graduate course alumni.
Key Information: Applications are reviewed year-round; limited to OTS stations in Costa Rica with a few exceptions.