The Impact Grants align with The Explorers Club’s mission to foster scientific understanding for the betterment of humanity and all life on Earth and beyond – including our commitment to mitigate climate change, prevent the extinction of species and cultures, and ensure the health of our lands, oceans and all of their inhabitants. Further, we believe that explorers fulfill a critical role as a storytellers.
The Explorers Club Impact Grants support the critical fieldwork of researchers and explorers from around the world, while also providing them with a platform to illuminate their findings without restrictions on scientific publication or infringement on ownership of research. Applicants must be at least 18 years of age.
Fieldwork in the following disciplines will be considered: Biological sciences, archaeology, anthropology, paleontology, earth sciences, ecology, and astronomy, as well as exploratory projects that reveal new knowledge about the planet and its inhabitants, including regions undergoing environmental or cultural change. While there may be lab components of a project, grants provide funding for projects that are largely based upon a field expedition.
Grants generally range from $10,000 to $25,000.
Deadline
Applications are reviewed several times throughout the year. Please apply at least six months in advance of your field dates.
Fellowship Website:
https://www.explorers.org/grants/explorers-club-impact-grants/