Supports graduate student research (Masters or Doctorate) in any area of ornithology that relates to the conservation of birds. Studies of species from threatened ecosystems or that reference large-scale conservation issues such as climate or landscape change are especially welcome, as are studies that involve the demographics, breeding biology, or disease ecology of species that are endangered, threatened, or otherwise of management concern. - Guidelines for Application Format: A complete application consists of three parts. Send all materials appropriately collated in a single PDF file. The entire file should not exceed 8 pages, including the proposal statement, budget, and the applicant's CV. The PDF must be named in the following format: LastName_FirstName_AOSResearchAward_2023.pdf.