Graduate Research Fellowships
Graduate Research Fellowships from OTS support thesis-related field research in tropical biology at OTS field stations in Costa Rica, with some awards for Peru and Latin American entomology projects.
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.
Description
The Organization for Tropical Studies (OTS) Graduate Research Fellowships program provides support for graduate students conducting thesis-related field research in tropical biology and related disciplines. The fellowships are primarily intended for research at OTS field stations in Costa Rica (La Selva, Palo Verde, and Las Cruces), with a select few awards available for work in Peru and entomological research elsewhere in Latin America. The program aims to foster scientific excellence and collaboration among students from OTS member institutions and alumni of OTS graduate courses. Multiple endowed fellowships are available, some with specific research or geographic priorities.
