MOS Research Grants

MOS Research Grants

Status: ACTIVE
Funder: Maryland Ornithological Society
Amount: Up to US $3,000
Last Updated: October 15, 2025

Summary

The Maryland Ornithological Society (MOS) provides research grants to promote bird studies in Maryland. With a total fund typically not exceeding $3,000, grants can range from a few hundred to over a thousand dollars. Open to all researchers, these grants support projects focusing on ecological and conservation research. Priority is given to innovative proposals, especially those involving volunteers or diverse funding sources. Notably, funding cannot be used for major expenses or completed studies.

Overview

Background The Maryland Ornithological Society (MOS) annually awards a number of research grants to encourage the study of birds in Maryland. The number of grants awarded varies each year depending upon the number of entries and the amount of the available grants. The combined value of all grants seldom exceeds $3,000, but individual grants may range from a few hundred, up to one or two thousand dollars. Well-presented multi-year requests may be considered. Grants support relatively modest requests to defray the expense of short-life items such as expendable equipment, travel, food, lodging, communications costs, laboratory costs, etc., and are usually awarded to individuals. Any long-life equipment approved for purchase with the grant must be turned over to a public-sector custodian upon completion of the study.

Eligibility

You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website. Grants are open to all levels of researchers from amateurs to graduate students to professionals.MOS research grants encourage ecological and conservation research on birds in Maryland.

Ineligibility

Grants are not intended for major expenses, such as capital equipment (e.g. binoculars), student stipends or administrative overhead. Grants may not be used for studies already completed, or to replace funds promised to a researcher.