Wilson Ornithological Society Research Grants 2026

🐦 About Wilson Ornithological Society Research Grants

The Wilson Ornithological Society offers four categories of research grants, each with a specific focus and award amount. Recipients are required to:

• Report the results of their research as an oral or poster presentation at an annual meeting of the Wilson Ornithological Society within the next five years.
• Provide a brief write-up and a photograph of the awardees for the webpage.

🎁 Benefits of Wilson Ornithological Society Research Grants

• Louis Agassiz Fuertes Grants: Up to two awards of $5,000 are given annually.
• Wilson Ornithological Society Research Grants: Funding requests are considered for budgets up to $3,000. Requests for budgets below $3,000 are encouraged if appropriate for the proposed research.
• Paul A. Stewart Grants: Up to four awards of $2,000 are given annually.
• George A. Hall / Harold F. Mayfield Grant: Up to one $2,000 award is given.

✅ Eligibility Criteria

Louis Agassiz Fuertes Grants

• The most prestigious award of the Wilson Society.
• Available to all ornithologists, with preference given to graduate students and young professionals.
• Any avian research is eligible.

Wilson Ornithological Society Research Grants

• Multiple research grants are awarded in this category for any area of ornithology.
• Two awards are limited to research by Masters students.
• Two awards are limited to research by undergraduate students.

Paul A. Stewart Grants

• Preference is given to proposals focusing on:
  • Studies of bird movements (e.g., banding, radio or satellite telemetry).
  • Economic ornithology.

George A. Hall / Harold F. Mayfield Grant

• Limited to independent researchers without access to funds and facilities available at colleges, universities, or governmental agencies.
• Restricted to non-professionals, including high school students.
• Any kind of avian research is eligible.

📅 Application Date and Process

• Application Deadline: 01 February, 2026
• To apply, visit the application portal.
• Direct application link: Apply Here.

For more details, visit the Wilson Ornithological Society Research Grants page.

• Louis Agassiz Fuertes Grants: Up to two awards of $5000 are given annually.
• Wilson Ornithological Society Research Grants: Funding requests are considered for budgets up to $3,000. Requests for budgets below $3,000 are encouraged, if appropriate for proposed research.
• Paul A. Stewart Grants. Up to four awards of $2000 are given annually.
• George A. Hall / Harold F. Mayfield Grant Up to one $2000 award is given.