Paul A. Stewart Awards
Typical application deadline:
February
Contact Name:
Dr. Carla Dove
Page last updated:
12/14/2010
Application Deadline:
February 1, 2011
Contact Phone:
202-633-0787
Contact e-mail:
Funding source home page:
Applicant Eligibility Comments:
- Applicants may be a citizen of any country.
- Membership in the Wilson Ornithological Society is encouraged, but not required.
- Applicants may be of any age.
- Generally, any avian research is eligible (but see Stewart and Hall Award restrictions, below), conducted anywhere in the world.
- Individuals are limited to one award per degree program or project.
- Applicants may apply for more than one award. A separate application packet is required for each award.
Keywords:
Birds
Conservation Biology
Economics
Forest/Forestry/Trees
GIS
International students
Natural Resource Management
Professional presentation
Remote sensing
Research/field research
Wildlife
Amount:
$500
Funding Abstract:
The Wilson Society, founded in 1888, is a world-wide organization of nearly 2500 people who share a curiosity about birds. Fundamental to its mission, the Society has distinguished itself with a long tradition of promoting a strong working relationship among all who study birds. Each year the Wilson Society awards a number of small grants for ornithological research.
Preference will be given to proposals for studies of bird movements based on banding, analysis of recoveries and returns of banded birds (including stable isotope analysis), with an emphasis on economic ornithology. Up to four awards of $500 are given annually.
Type of Funding:
Grant
Application Process and Required Materials:
A complete application consists of :
- Application form
- Proposal, including abstract, introduction, methods, budget, and literature cited.
- Curriculum vitae
- Two letters of recommendation
Electronic submission is strongly encouraged.
Fund Usage:
equipment, supplies, travel, and living expenses
Funding Restrictions:
Up to eight awards will be granted.