The Joseph Grinnell Research Grant will support beginning research efforts of doctoral students in their first or second year of enrollment, in any aspect of avian biology. The applicant must be an AOS member. An applicant may receive a maximum of one research award per year and two research grants per lifetime. All nominees are expected to have a high standard of ethical and social behavior that is strongly aligned with the AOS Code of Conduct and Ethics. No letters are required, but applicants must indicate that their advisor has approved the project. Please visit the award's website for more information.