Australasian Ornithological Conference 2027: Apply for funding to attend

BirdLife Australia and Birds New Zealand are co-hosting the 14th Australasian Ornithological Conference (AOC) in Tamaki Makaurau | Auckland, Aotearoa New Zealand on 18-20 February 2027. The AOC is the primary conference for BirdLife Australia and is the largest biennial gathering of enthusiastic amateur and professional ornithologists from the region.

Canberra Birds (Canberra Ornithologists Group) is keen to support one or two suitably qualified people to attend this valuable conference.

Applications for funding are open to anyone, either in the Australian Capital Territory or outside it, whose participation in the AOC aligns with COG’s objectives. This will include tertiary students as well as other people undertaking demonstrated research or projects that support our objectives. These are:

• to encourage interest in,and develop knowledge of, the birds of the Canberra region
• to promote and co-ordinate the study of birds, and
• to promote the conservation of native birds and their habitat.

In return for supporting your attendance, COG will enjoy – and also expect – you to give a presentation at one of our monthly meetings about your research and what you gained from the Conference.

To apply, complete the application form and email it to cogoffice@canberrabirds.org.au by Wednesday 30 September. It is expected that successful applicants will be notified 2-3 weeks after applications close.