Louis Agassiz Fuertes Award

Typical application deadline: 
February
Contact Name: 
Dr. Carla Dove
Page last updated: 
11/11/2010
Contact Phone: 
202-633-0787
Application Deadline: 
February 1, 2011
Contact e-mail: 
dovec@si.edu
Applicant Eligibility: 
Graduate
Master's Project
Applicant Eligibility Comments: 

Any nationality or citizenship; membership in Wilson Ornithological Society is encouraged but not required.

Funding source home page: 
Wilson Ornithological Society
weblinks: 
Award information
Application instructions
Keywords: 
Animals
Birds
Conservation Biology
Ecological studies
Ecosystem
General support
International students
Professional presentation
Research/field research
Wildlife
Amount: 
$2,500
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.


The Louis Agassiz Fuertes Award is the Wilson Society's most prestigious award and is available to all ornithologists, although graduate students and young professionals are preferred. Any avian research is eligible.

Type of Funding: 
Grant
Funding Comments: 

Two awards are given annually.

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: 
Research
Funding Restrictions: 

Any ornithological research, to be used for equipment, supplies, travel, living expenses. WOS does not pay overhead or other indirect costs over and above the award amount.