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The Northern Arizona Audubon Society (NAAS) is excited to announce six $500 grants for college and early graduate students—two each in Canada, Mexico, and Northern Arizona —through our program: Wings Across Borders: Tracking Wildlife, Connecting Cultures.

Our mission is to study migratory birds passing through Arizona, at the intersection of the Pacific and Central flyways, while supporting the next generation of bird conservation scientists. We especially encourage applications from Indigenous students.

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Who Should Apply?

      • College and early graduate students with an interest in bird conservation
      • Students curious about bird migration and behavior
      • Those willing to engage with international peers and public audiences through presentations, reports, and storytelling
      • U.S. applicants need to be based in Northern Arizona.

Please apply using the application form below by April 30, 2026.



About the Program

Thanks to miniaturized tracking tags and Motus receiving stations, we can now follow individual birds and learn their migratory paths. NAAS has two Motus stations in our territory, which have already detected multiple bird species since 2024.

Students selected will:

      • Track and study a bird using Motus data
      • Prepare a detailed report and summary article for a public audience
      • Give 2–3 presentations, including one international Zoom webinar
      • Participate in NAAS programs in Sedona and Flagstaff (U.S. based students only).

This cohort will be the second group of students in the program, with a third cohort planned for 2027.



Upcoming Events

Grant Requirements

  1. Present Your Work
    • Participate in two NAAS program meetings (Sedona & Flagstaff, early–mid September)
    • Present at an International Zoom Webinar (late September)
  2. Submit a Written Report
  3. Feature on NAAS Podcast
  4. Mentorship Opportunity
    • Encourage and guide the next set of grant recipients

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How to Apply

Submit your application by April 30, 2026

    1. Complete the Motus Student Grant Application Form here
    2. Please attach one of the following: relevant coursework, presentations, and writing samples

Any questions please email us at contactus@birdnaas.org


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Previous Cohort Highlights

Curious what past students have accomplished? Check out the first cohort of Wings Across Borders students!



Learn More About Tracking Individual Birds

For an example of the storytelling approach we love, see the story of Hummus, the Yellow-billed Cuckoo.


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