Skutch Research Grants

Skutch Research Grants

Status: ACTIVE
Funder: Association of Field Ornithologists
Amount: Up to US $1,500
Last Updated: March 27, 2026

Summary

The Skutch Research Grants provide funding for researchers based in Latin America, replacing the previous Bergstrom Grant. This initiative, supported by Dr. Alexander Skutch's bequest, aims to promote research on Neotropical ornithology. Annually, up to five grants of $1500 USD each are awarded for projects that enhance knowledge of birds' natural history, ecology, and conservation across Mexico, Central America, South America, and the Caribbean.

Overview

The Skutch Research Grant is a new opportunity for researchers based in Latin America that replaces the Bergstrom Grant for Latin American researchers. This grant is supported by a bequest from Dr. Alexander Skutch, who over a period of more than six decades, made extensive contributions to our knowledge of Neotropical ornithology. Typically five grants of up to $1500 USD each are awarded annually. Purpose Skutch Research Grants are intended to promote question-driven research and other projects that add to our knowledge of the natural history, ecology, and/or conservation of birds that are living under natural conditions in Mexico, Central America, South America, and the Caribbean.

Eligibility

You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website. Only individuals based in one of the four geographic areas indicated above are eligible for grants.Undergraduate and graduate students (including both M.S. and Ph.D. candidates) are eligible for funding, as are post-doctoral fellows and individuals working outside of academia.The applicant and/or their research supervisor (in the case of students and post-doctoral fellows) must be a member of the Association of Field Ornithologists (AFO) at the time of application. You must be a member of this organization to apply for this award - become a member.