Award amountRising Explorer Grant – $1,500 average
Last checkedJun 25, 2026
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Explorers Club Impact Grants
The Explorers Club Impact Grants Program awards significant grants for exploration and field research in science and exploration globally. Applications are reviewed in spring and fall.
Age 21+; Open to all disciplines with emphasis on storytelling; Fieldwork in biological sciences, archaeology, anthropology, paleontology, earth sciences, ecology, astronomy; Projects revealing new knowledge about the planet and its inhabitants; Projects in regions undergoing significant environmental or cultural change
Requirements
Succinct project title and non-technical abstract (200 words max); Expedition start and end dates; One or two-page project description with hypothesis and methodologies; Detailed project budget using provided template; Applicant's CV and CVs of team members; Inclusion of a local collaborator
Application materials
Project title and abstract; Project description; Project budget; CVs; Video statement; Letters of recommendation
How to apply
Click 'CLICK HERE TO APPLY'; Preview the entire form; Download the form as a worksheet before beginning online; Set aside two hours to complete the online form; Review for typos and budgetary miscalculations
Important dates
Applications reviewed in spring and fall each year; Apply at least six months in advance of expedition; Field dates should last no more than 12 months
Documents
Budget template
Contact
grants@explorers.org
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