AOS-Sponsored Student Membership

The AOS-Sponsored Student Membership awards one year of gratis student membership in the American Ornithological Society to students interested in pursuing a career in ornithology who have not previously been AOS members. Recipients receive the full benefits of AOS membership for one year and are eligible to register early for the annual meeting and apply for related student awards and grants. Awards are administered by the AOS-Sponsored Student Memberships Committee and recipients are expected to adhere to the AOS Code of Conduct & Ethics.

One year gratis student membership and full AOS membership benefits; eligibility to register early for the annual meeting and to apply for student travel grants, student presentation awards, and student research grants.

Applicants must not have previously been AOS members (including AOU and COS). Applicants must be currently enrolled students at any level from any country, or students between degree-seeking programs with intent to re-enter a degree program in the future.

Submit application via the AOS Member Portal; applicants must log in or register an account and provide a CV, and a short note from an academic advisor on institutional letterhead (or previous supervisor if between programs).