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Applications are currently being accepted for The Waterbird Society Research Grant Program 2026. Interested applicants are encouraged to click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.
The Waterbird Society offers an annual Grant Program to support research that advances the biology, ecology, and conservation of waterbirds.
The program is designed to generate new, publishable scientific knowledge that strengthens understanding and protection of waterbird species worldwide.
Applicants may apply to only one award category per year, although the Grants Committee may reassign proposals if appropriate.
Available Grant Awards
Kushlan Award
Funding: Up to USD 7,000
Nisbet Grant
Funding: Up to USD 5,000
Waterbird Society Award
Funding: Up to USD 5,000
Funding levels depend on project scope, quality, and available resources.
The grant program is open globally and welcomes applicants from all backgrounds.
Eligible applicants include:
Professional researchers
Amateur researchers
Students
There are no age or nationality restrictions.
Application Submission
Prepare the proposal as a single Word or PDF document
Name the file using:
Applicant’s name
Grant name
Submit the proposal electronically via the designated Google Form
Proposals submitted in other formats or through other channels will not be considered.
