Latin American/Caribbean Conservation Research Grant
Forecasted
Latin American/Caribbean Conservation Research Grant supports early-career Latin American and Caribbean scientists studying birds to turn research into species protection and better habitat management.
Funder: American Ornithological Society
Due Dates (Anticipated): February 2027 (Application deadline)
Funding Amounts: At least six grants of up to $5,000 USD each
Summary: Supports early-career scientists from Latin America and the Caribbean conducting bird research with practical conservation outcomes in the region.
Key Information: Applicants must hold an MS or PhD earned within five years and cannot be currently enrolled students.
Description
The American Ornithological Society (AOS) Conservation Committee supports early-career scientists from Latin America and the Caribbean researching resident or migratory birds in Mexico, Central America, South America, and the Caribbean. The program combines support for scientific career development with AOS’s commitment to conserving birds throughout the Americas and across their full annual life cycle.
The program seeks innovative research addressing compelling scientific questions and producing actionable outcomes for species and habitats with immediate conservation needs. Projects focused on declining, endemic, threatened, or endangered birds and their habitats receive priority over model systems used primarily to test hypotheses. Proposals must explain how findings will mitigate species endangerment or improve habitat management, including plans to translate results into conservation action and communicate them to stakeholders, decision-makers, and end-users.
