The Nisbet Research Award supports waterbird researchers, particularly those studying terns or gulls, to produce peer-reviewed knowledge or make meaningful contributions to waterbird conservation.
The Waterbird Society Research Award supports waterbird researchers and conservation workers pursuing research, monitoring, and conservation projects that improve knowledge of waterbirds and their protection.
Kushlan Research Award supports researchers studying wading bird biology, ecology, and conservation, with a focus on species relationships and little-known Ciconiiformes, to advance published science.
The Wilson Ornithological Society Research Grants fund innovative avian research across career stages, supporting scientific studies in bird biology, ecology, and behavior.
The Waterbird Society’s Student Travel Awards help current and recent students cover Annual Meeting expenses to take part in networking and professional development with scientists and conservationists.
Bill Terrell Graduate Research Grant supports graduate students’ faculty-directed studies of birds and habitats, prioritizing ecosystem function, habitat management, and bird conservation.