American Ornithological Society

Applications due for AOS 2026 Caregiver Grants
2026-03-15 23:59 (America/New_York)
Applications must be submitted no later than 15 March 2026 by 11:59 p.m. ET.
The AOS is providing Caregiver Grants to help defray expenses to attend the AOS 2026 meeting.
Applications must be submitted via the AOS 2026 Caregiver Grant Submission Portal.
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Applications due for AOS 2026 Travel Grants
2026-03-15 23:59
Applications must be submitted no later than 15 March 2026 by 11:59 p.m. ET.
The AOS is providing Travel Grants to help defray expenses to attend the AOS 2026 meeting.
Applications must be submitted via the AOS 2026 Travel Grant Submission Portal.
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Mapping vertical distributions of birds in old-growth and second-growth trees at the H.J. Andrews Experimental Forest
2026-03-09 12:00 - 13:00 | https://americanornitholog y-org.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_2djR0lEBTeuTjo_ZrlwVZQ#/registration
AOS Student Research Grant Seminar
Presenter: Nina Ferrari, Ph.D. Candidate, Oregon State University; 2023 Werner and Hildegard Hesse Research Grant winner

I will revisit some of Robert MacArthur’s questions around vertical partition as a mechanism for species coexistence in forests. Specifically, my research investigates the vertical distributions of songbirds in trees in the Pacific Northwest. I use territory mapping playback and bioacoustics methodologies to examine the degree vertical partitioning in this ecosystem and the potential drivers behind it.
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Effects of Extreme Temperatures on Resource Selection and Nestling Diet of American Kestrels in Agroecosystems
2026-03-02 12:00 - 13:00 | https://americanornithology-org.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_GZzh3cgKTFiUCUnHVLxtXA
AOS Student Research Grant Seminar
This event is postponed.
Presenter: Mary Badger, PhD candidate, University of California Davis; 2024 Joseph Grinnell Research Grant winner

Extreme heat driven by climate change poses a growing challenge for birds breeding in agricultural landscapes. This research examines how extreme temperatures and land use interact to shape resource selection, movement, nestling provisioning, and diet in breeding American kestrels. Integrating GPS tracking, nest box monitoring, fine-scale temperature measurements, and environmental DNA allows adult behavior, space use, and nestling diet to be evaluated across varying thermal and landscape conditions.
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Applications due for Latin American/Caribbean Conservation Research Grant
2026-02-27 23:59
Applications must be submitted no later than 27 February 2026 by 11:59 p.m. ET.

The AOS Conservation Committee sponsors a grants program to support early-career scientists from Latin America and the Caribbean conducting conservation-related research on either migratory or resident birds in those regions.
Applications must be submitted via the AOS Member Portal.
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Nightwatch: Uncovering Nightjar Nesting Behaviors with IR Cameras
2026-02-23 12:00 - 13:00 | https://americanornithology-org.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_YycswUpSQrWeT2d4vSRFVw
AOS Student Research Grant Seminar
Presenter: Asch Nighthawk, MSc. graduate, SUNY Brockport; 2024 Alexander Wetmore Memorial Research Grant
As cryptic, nocturnal birds, nightjars are notoriously difficult to study. Using custom Raspberry Pi™ IR camera systems, this project documented nesting behavior at 13 Eastern Whip-poor-will (Antrostomus vociferus) nests in northern New York. The footage captured examples of how Whip-poor-will chicks survive (or fail to survive) predator encounters, the first confirmed case of social polygyny in the species, and more, showing the power of modern camera systems to advance nocturnal bird research.
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Do urban songbirds beat the heat? Effects of urbanization and temperature on the behavior, physiology, and reproduction of Black Phoebes (Sayornis nigricans)
2026-02-16 12:00 - 13:00 | https://americanornithology-org.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_3_bNsB9zQNqAD0dhnmjgKQ#/registration
AOS Student Research Grant Seminar
Presenter: Sage Madden, Ph.D. Candidate, University of California Davis; 2023 Josselyn Van Tyne Memorial Research Grant winner
Urbanization and climate change are two major threats to biodiversity, yet they are often studied in isolation. As a result, we lack a clear understanding of how their combined effects influence birds and other wildlife. I will present preliminary results of three field seasons investigating the combined effects of urbanization and extreme temperatures on parental care behavior, stress physiology, nestling growth and survival, and nest architecture in a common urban songbird, the Black Phoebe (Sayornis nigricans), in the Sacramento Valley of California.
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Spatiotemporal dynamics of geographic range in seasonally migratory birds
2026-02-09 12:00 - 13:00 | https://americanornithology-org.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_nEx4OObRQG6aIylnO2YN6A
AOS Student Research Grant Seminar
Presenter: Matthew Hack, Ph.D. candidate, University of Michigan; 2024 Student Research Grant winner

Bird migration is one of the most spectacular phenomena of the natural world, as billions of individual birds bring about profound spatial redistributions of biodiversity multiple times per year. My work aims to better understand the ecological and evolutionary factors structuring the distributions and timing of bird migrations. I use a combination of species distributional data and animal tracking technology to explore how the movements of seasonal migrants influence their geospatial distributions, along with the evolutionary and ecological consequences of differing migratory strategies.
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Latin American/Caribbean Conservation Research Grant Preparation Workshop
2026-02-04 13:00 | https://uwyo.zoom.us/j/8561711233
The AOS Conservation Committee sponsors a grants program to support early-career scientists from Latin America and the Caribbean conducting conservation-related research on either migratory or resident birds in those regions.
NEW in 2026! Online (optional) grant preparation workshop for applicants.
We will provide (in Spanish and English) guidelines for application, share successful grant writing tips and project expectations from the evaluation committee, and answer any questions about the process.
Grant amount: Grants (N6) of up to $5,000 USD each
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Avian responses to forest fragmentation in Borneo
2026-02-02 12:00 - 13:00 | https://americanornithology-org.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_p6pvoBRDSZ6eP-H_KntpXA#/
AOS Student Research Grant Seminar
Presenter: William Brooks, Ph.D. Candidate, George Mason University, 2023 Donald L. Bleitz Research Grant winner

Forest fragmentation drives global declines in biodiversity, particularly among tropical birds inhabiting the forest understory. At present, we do not understand why these birds are particularly sensitive. We are using passive acoustic surveys, comparative analyses of microclimate and light intensity use, and landscape genetics to attempt to investigate this issue in Borneo, an under-studied biodiversity hotspot in Southeast Asia.
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Applications due for 2026 Kessel Fellowships for Ornithological Research
2026-01-31 23:59
Applications must be submitted no later than 31 January 2026 by 11:59 p.m. ET.
The 2026 Kessel Fellowships will include an expanded opportunity for Arctic research. Fellowship grant amounts will be $15,000 each for ornithological research and one $30,000 grant for Arctic research.
Applications must be submitted via the AOS Member Portal.
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Student Research Grant Applications due
2026-01-30 12:00
Applications are due by NOON (ET) on 30 January 2026.

The American Ornithological Society (AOS) gives annual Student Research Grants of up to $4,000 to support research in various areas of avian biology by undergraduates, graduate students, and postdocs. The AOS encourages undergraduate students from any region to apply.
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