Research Grants - Wilson Ornithological Society
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The Wilson Ornithological Society Research Grants fund innovative avian research across career stages, supporting scientific studies in bird biology, ecology, and behavior.
Funder: Wilson Ornithological Society
Due Dates (Anticipated): February 2027 (full application, projected)
Funding Amounts: Multiple annual grants: up to $5,000 (Fuertes), up to $3,000 (WOS Research), up to $2,000 (Stewart, Hall/Mayfield); most awards are single-year.
Summary: Annual grants supporting research in ornithology for students, professionals, and independent researchers, with categories for various career stages and project types.
Key Information: Applicants must be or become WOS members to receive funding.
Description
The Wilson Ornithological Society Research Grants program funds a wide range of avian research projects each year, supporting graduate students, undergraduate students, early-career professionals, and independent researchers. Grant categories include the prestigious Louis Agassiz Fuertes Grant, the Wilson Ornithological Society Research Grants, the Paul A. Stewart Grants (with a focus on bird movements and economic ornithology), and the George A. Hall / Harold F. Mayfield Grant for non-professionals. Recipients are expected to present their findings at the Society's annual meeting and provide a summary and photograph for the Society’s website.
