Travel Grants for the International Ornithological Congress (IOC)
Mérida (Mexico), November 30 – December 5, 2026
The German Ornithological Society (DOG) is awarding up to five travel grants of 2,000 euros each to support participation in the 2026 International Ornithological Congress (IOC) in Mérida, Mexico.
The travel grants are intended to support early-career researchers. The goal is to enable young ornithologists to actively participate in an international conference and to support them in building their scientific networks.
Eligibility Requirements
- Membership in the German Ornithological Society (DOG)
- Early-career researcher, e.g., bachelor’s, master’s, or doctoral students, as well as postdocs in the early stages of their careers (up to 5 years after completing their doctorate)
- Active participation in the IOC 2026 with an accepted presentation or poster
Application
Please send an informal application (in German or English) to the DOG office.
The application must include:
- Confirmation of registration or confirmation of the accepted presentation or poster
- Curriculum vitae (academic background)
- List of publications (if available)
- If applicable, information on previous funding from the DOG (e.g., travel grants or research grants)
Application deadline: September 30, 2026
The selection will be made by the DOG Executive Board by October 10, 2026.
Identification
Funding from the DOG must be acknowledged on the presentation or poster by using the DOG logo.
Settlement of Accounts After the Conference
To receive payment of the travel grant, the following must be submitted after the conference:
- Certificate of attendance
- Request for reimbursement
- Brief report on the conference (in accordance with the guidelines on the DOG website)
By accepting the travel grant, recipients agree that their names, the titles of the presentations, and the brief reports may be published in DOG publications (Vogelwarte, website, and social media channels). The DOG Board reserves the right to request additions or revisions to the short report if necessary.
Call for Applications – IOC Mexico 2026 (DE)
Application – IOC Mexico 2026 (EN)
If you have any questions, please feel free to contact the DOG office.