The Mewaldt-King Research Grant 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. Applicants must be an AOS member. The applicant must be the individual conducting the specific research project and responsible for data analysis. An applicant may receive a maximum of one research grant per year and two research grants per lifetime. Individuals are limited to one grant per degree program or project. No letters of recommendation are required, but you must indicate that your advisor has approved the project. All award and grant nominees are expected to have a high standard of ethical and social behavior that is strongly aligned with the AOS Code of Conduct & Ethics. Please visit the award's website for more information.