Deadline: 10 January 2017
The Leakey Foundation’s is currently inviting applications for its Research Grants Program with an aim to increase scientific knowledge, education, and public understanding of human origins, evolution, behavior and survival.
The Leakey Foundation is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit dedicated to funding scientific research that explores the many facets of human origins and sharing the results of this research through our innovative educational programs.
The Leakey Foundation exclusively funds research related specifically to human origins. Priority of funding is commonly given to exploratory phases of promising new research projects that meet the stated purpose of the Foundation.
Grants Information
- The majority of The Leakey Foundation’s Research Grants awarded to doctoral students are in the $3,000-$15,000 range.
- Larger grants given to senior scientists and post-doctoral students may be funded up to $25,000.
Eligibility Criteria
- There are no citizenship restrictions; however, all applications must be in English.
- Advanced doctoral students (advanced to candidacy – all but dissertation) and established scientists are eligible for Leakey Foundation Research Grants.
- If the primary work of the project with which applicants are involved will be performed by a graduate student for whom they are the advisor, the project should be submitted under the graduate student’s name, and will be subject to the funding limitations for PhD Candidates.
How to Apply
Applicants must apply online via given website.
For more information, please visit Research Grants Program.
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