Wilson Ornithological Society
Museum of Zoology
University of Michigan, 1109 Geddes Ave.
Ann Arbor, MI 48109-1079
Ph: (804)828-0474
E-mail: lblem@saturn.vcu.edu
URL: http://www.ummz.lsa.umich.edu/birds/wosawards.html
George A. Hall/Harold F. Mayfield Award
Paul A. Stewart Awards
Louis Agassiz Fuertes Award
(Postgraduate/Grant)
Purpose: One-time award for scientific research on birds. Available to all ornithologists although graduate students and young professionals are preferred. Must submit research proposal. Focus: Biology; Animal/Veterinary Sciences; Natural Resources Qualif.: High school students not considered. Award available to U.S. citizens.
Funds Avail.: Maximum no. of awards: 1. Minimum award amount: $2500. No. and Amount Awarded Last Calendar Year: 1 grant(s), totalling $2,500. To Apply: Required: application form; reference(s); research proposal. Deadline: 1/15. Contact: Leann B. Blem, Scholarship Committee, 804-828-0474, lblem@saturn.vcu.edu.
George A. Hall/Harold F. Mayfield Award
(Postgraduate/Grant)
Purpose: One-time award for scientific research on birds. Available to independent researchers without access to funds or facilities at a college or university. Must be a nonprofessional to apply. Submit research proposal. Focus: Biology; Animal/Veterinary Sciences; Natural Resources Qualif.: High school students not considered. Award available to U.S. citizens.
Funds Avail.: Minimum no. of awards: 1. Minimum award amount: $1000. No. and Amount Awarded Last Calendar Year: 1 grant(s), totalling $1,000. To Apply: Required: application form; reference(s); proposal. Deadline: 1/15. Contact: Leann B. Blem, Scholarship Committee, 804-828-0474, lblem@saturn.vcu.edu.
Paul A. Stewart Awards
(Postgraduate/Grant)
Purpose: One-time award for studies of bird movements based on banding, analysis of recoveries, and returns of banded birds, or research with an emphasis on economic ornithology. Submit research proposal. Focus: Animal/Veterinary Sciences; Biology; Natural Resources Qualif.: High school students not considered. Award available to U.S. citizens.
Funds Avail.: Minimum no. of awards: 1. Maximum no. of awards: 4. Maximum award amount: $500. No. and Amount Awarded Last Calendar Year: 4 grant(s), totalling $2,000. To Apply: Required: application form; reference(s); proposal. Deadline: 1/15. Contact: Leann B. Blem, Scholarship Committee, 804-828-0474, lblem@saturn.vcu.edu.
