Florence Merriam Bailey Award Grant

Florence Merriam Bailey Award Grant

Status: ACTIVE
Funder: American Ornithological Society
Last Updated: November 29, 2025

Summary

The Florence Merriam Bailey Award, presented by the American Ornithological Society, honors outstanding articles published by early career members in AOS journals within the last two years. Awarded annually, it includes a $1,500 cash prize to the lead author. Papers recognized alternate between the journals 'Ornithology' and 'Ornithological Applications'. Nominees must adhere to high ethical standards as outlined in the AOS Code of Conduct.

Overview

Florence Merriam Bailey Award The Florence Merriam Bailey Publication Award recognizes an outstanding article published within the preceding two calendar years by an early career member in an AOS journal. The award consists of a cash prize of $1,500 to the lead author. In even-numbered years, this new annual publication award will recognize a paper published in Ornithology. In odd-numbered years a paper published in Ornithological Applications will be recognized. All award nominees are expected to have a high standard of ethical and social behavior that is strongly aligned with the AOS Code of Conduct & Ethics. The award is administered by the Publication Awards Committee. The annual cycle coincides with the awarding of the Painton and Kessell Publication awards for best papers in Ornithological Applications and Ornithology, respectively.

Eligibility

You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website. The award is presented to the lead author no more than three calendar years post terminal degree (Master’s or Ph.D.) at the time their paper is published. A recipient of the Bailey award may only receive the award once.The criteria for eligibility coincides with the James G. Cooper Early Professional Award (3 years post terminal degree). Any great paper by an early career member during the two-year publication period in the corresponding journal may be recognized. You must be a member of this organization to apply for this award - become a member. The American Ornithological Society bestows five prestigious awards on its members in recognition of outstanding ornithological publications.