Leakey Foundation - Baldwin Fellowship in the Study of Human Origins or Evolution

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DeadlineFebruary 15 (new applicants), March 1 (returning applicants)

Award amountUp to $15,000 per year

Last checkedJun 25, 2026

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Deadline

February 15 (new applicants), March 1 (returning applicants)

Award amount

Up to $15,000 per year

Academic level

Graduate

Discipline

Humanities / social sciences

Eligibility

Citizenship in countries with limited opportunities for advanced training in human origins.; Accepted to or attending a master's or PhD program related to human origins.; Must have a Home Sponsor and a Host Sponsor.; Intend to return and work in home country upon completion of training.; Aged 21-45

Requirements

Field of study must be related to human origins.; Home Sponsor from home country institution.; Host Sponsor from institution of study/training.; Submit two reports (final and financial) and photographs within 90 days of grant completion.; Final report includes summary of results, publication plans, detailed description, data-sharing status, and self-evaluation.; Financial report requires an official accounting statement from the university.

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Monthly Giving - The Leakey Foundation

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