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

Baldwin Fellowship - The Leakey Foundation

The Baldwin Fellowship program supports aspiring researchers globally in fields related to human origins and evolution, offering up to $15,000 annually for two years.

Donor Advised Funds - The Leakey Foundation

Information on how to donate to The Leakey Foundation using a donor-advised fund (DAF), including a matching gift opportunity.

Origin Stories Podcast

The Leakey Foundation's monthly podcast exploring human evolution through storytelling and science. Features episodes on discoveries, scientists, and the origins of the podcast itself.

Discovering Us - The Leakey Foundation

Learn about 'Discovering Us,' a book and audio series from The Leakey Foundation detailing 50 great discoveries in human origins.

Legacy Giving

Information on how to make a legacy gift to The Leakey Foundation, including joining the F. Clark Howell Legacy Society and various ways to give.

Evolution Exchange

Join a community for people aged 21-45 interested in human evolution. Explore events, connect with experts, and learn about research.

Oral History of Human Origins Research

A collection of interviews preserving personal stories of researchers shaping our understanding of human origins, evolution, and behavior. Includes videos and transcripts.

Monthly Giving - The Leakey Foundation

Support human origins research, education, and conservation through monthly donations. Your gift fuels discovery, preserves heritage, and creates new knowledge.

Become a Fellow

Support human origins research by becoming a Leakey Foundation Fellow with a minimum donation of $1,000 or $84 monthly. Receive exclusive benefits and access.

Get Involved - The Leakey Foundation

Explore various ways to support The Leakey Foundation's mission, including donations, fundraising, and becoming a Fellow. Learn about grants and scholarships.

AI x Evolution

A forum hosted by The Leakey Foundation connecting AI builders with evolutionary scientists to explore how evolution can inform AI development.

Reporting for Your Grant

Information on reporting requirements, deadline extensions, and changes for Leakey Foundation grants. Includes final and financial reports, photos, and budget modifications.

Oral History of Human Origins: Yoel Rak

Oral history interview with paleoanthropologist Dr. Yoel Rak, recorded in 2023. Includes biography, videos, transcript, and research publications.

Oral History of Human Origins: Matt Cartmill

Oral history interview with Dr. Matt Cartmill, recorded March 24, 2025, discussing his contributions to primate origins and evolutionary history.

Oral History of Human Origins Research: C. Owen Lovejoy

Oral history interview with C. Owen Lovejoy, a distinguished professor of Human Evolutionary Studies, discussing his research in human origins and evolution.

Oral History of Human Origins Research: Leslie Aiello

Oral history interview with Dr. Leslie Aiello, a biological anthropologist, discussing her research on human origins and evolution. Includes transcript and CV.

Oral History of Human Origins Research: Maxine R. Kleindienst

Oral history interview with geoarcheologist Maxine R. Kleindienst, detailing her career and field work in human origins research. Includes transcript and videos.

Oral History of Human Origins Research: David Pilbeam

Oral history interview with paleoanthropologist David Pilbeam, discussing his career, research in human origins, and the impact of molecular biology on the field.

Oral History of Human Origins Research: Kay Behrensmeyer

Oral history interview with Dr. Kay Behrensmeyer, a Senior Scientist in Paleobiology at the Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History, discussing her research.

Oral History of Human Origins Research: Ralph Holloway

Oral history interview with Dr. Ralph Holloway, a prominent figure in human origins research, discussing his career and contributions to paleoneurology.

Oral History of Human Origins Research: Richard Borshay Lee

Oral history interview with Richard Borshay Lee, a distinguished scientist in human origins research. Includes biography, interview details, and selected publications.

Oral History of Human Origins Research: John Mitani

Oral history interview with Dr. John Mitani, Professor Emeritus of Anthropology, discussing his research in human origins and evolution. Includes transcript and CV.

Oral History: Dean Falk

Oral history of Dr. Dean Falk, a researcher in paleoneurology, focusing on human origins and evolution. Includes video, transcript, and CV.

Origin Stories Podcast - The Leakey Foundation

The Leakey Foundation's award-winning podcast exploring human evolution through storytelling and science. Features episodes on Neanderthals, discoveries, Lucy, and ape medicine.

Origin Stories 10th Anniversary Episode Transcript

Podcast transcript detailing the origin of 'Origin Stories' by the Leakey Foundation, discussing human origins research and the importance of donor support.

Dean Falk CV - June 2025

Curriculum Vitae for Dean Falk, detailing education, employment history, honors, research awards, and media interviews up to June 2025.

Dean Falk Oral History Transcript

Transcript of an oral history interview with Dean Falk, conducted by Bernard A. Wood for The Leakey Foundation, discussing human origins research.

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Interview transcript with Maxine R. Kleindienst discussing her academic career in anthropology and archaeology, focusing on her research and experiences.

Maxine R. Kleindienst Oral History Transcript

Transcript of an oral history interview with Maxine R. Kleindienst, focusing on her career in human origins research and her experiences in academia.

David Pilbeam Oral History of Human Origins Research

Oral history interview with David Pilbeam, Henry Ford II Professor of Human Evolution, discussing his background and career in human origins research.

Matt Cartmill Oral History

Oral history interview with Matt Cartmill, Professor Emeritus of Anthropology, discussing his life, academic career, and interest in human origins research.

John Mitani Oral History Transcript

Transcript of an oral history interview with John Mitani, conducted by Bernard Wood for The Leakey Foundation, discussing his background and career in human origins research.

John C. Mitani - Curriculum Vitae

Curriculum Vitae for John C. Mitani, detailing education, research interests, professional appointments, service, memberships, honors, awards, grants, research experience, and publications.

C. Owen Lovejoy CV

Curriculum Vitae for C. Owen Lovejoy, detailing education, positions, awards, funded grants, research interests, and publications in human origins and evolution.

C. Owen Lovejoy Oral History of Human Origins Research

Oral history interview with C. Owen Lovejoy, a Distinguished Professor of Biological Anthropology, discussing his life and career in human origins research.

Richard Borshay Lee - Oral History of Human Origins Research

Oral history interview with Richard Borshay Lee, detailing his academic career in anthropology, his research in human origins, and his experiences in the field.

Ralph Holloway: Oral History of Human Origins Research Transcript

Transcript of an oral history interview with Ralph Holloway, discussing his career in human origins research, his education, and his transition into anthropology and neuroanatomy.

Interview Transcript with Ralph Holloway

Transcript of an interview with Emeritus Professor Ralph Holloway discussing his career in anthropology, his research in paleoneurology, and his experiences as a student and advisor.

Ralph Holloway Publications

A list of publications by Ralph Holloway, primarily focusing on human origins, evolution, and brain studies, spanning from 1962 to 1993.

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An edited oral history interview transcript with Yoel Rak, discussing his academic background, research in human origins and evolution, and career.

YR_LFOHP_PUBLICATIONS

A PDF document listing publications, dissertations, books, and peer-reviewed articles related to human origins and evolution, primarily authored or co-authored by Yoel Rak.

Yoel Rak Oral History Transcript

Transcript of an oral history interview with Yoel Rak, conducted by Bernard Wood for The Leakey Foundation, discussing his background and career in human origins research.

Leslie Aiello CV

Curriculum Vitae for Leslie Aiello, detailing education, professional history, memberships, grants, awards, and research experience in anthropology and human evolution.

Leslie Aiello: Narrative Supplement – Edited Oral History Transcript

Edited oral history transcript of Leslie Aiello, detailing her academic career, personal life, and experiences in biological anthropology and research foundations.

Leslie Aiello Oral History of Human Origins Research

Oral history interview with Leslie Aiello, conducted by Bernard Wood for The Leakey Foundation, discussing human origins research and her career.

Kay Behrensmeyer: Oral History of Human Origins Research Transcript

Transcript of an oral history interview with Kay Behrensmeyer, a research curator at the National Museum of Natural History, discussing her career in human origins research.

Rethinking the ecological drivers of hominin evolution

Diversity dynamics of Phanerozoic terrestrial tetrapods at the local-community scale

Research paper on the diversity dynamics of Phanerozoic terrestrial tetrapods at the local-community scale, analyzing fossil records to understand diversification patterns over geological time.

Grassland fire ecology has roots in the late Miocene

Research paper on the role of fire in the expansion of C4 grassland ecosystems during the Mio-Pliocene, using molecular proxies from ancient soils in Pakistan.

Spatial, temporal and taxonomic scaling of richness in an eastern African large mammal community

A Century of Change in Kenya’s Mammal Communities

Research article on mammal community changes in Kenyan protected areas over a century, noting increased richness and decreased uniqueness.

Mammals of Kenya’s protected areas from 1888 to 2013: Ecological Archives E095-150

Kay Behrensmeyer Oral History Narrative Supplement

Narrative supplement for an oral history interview with Kay Behrensmeyer, detailing her career in paleobiology and human origins research.

Animal bioturbation preserved in Pleistocene magadiite at Lake Magadi, Kenya Rift Valley, and its implications for the depositional environment of bedded magadiite

Scientific article detailing animal bioturbation in Pleistocene magadiite at Lake Magadi, Kenya, and its implications for depositional environments.

Facies, geochemistry and diatoms of late Pleistocene Olorgesailie tufas, southern Kenya Rift

Questioning Holocene community shifts Reply

A scientific reply discussing Holocene community shifts, published in Nature. This PDF is not directly related to scholarship applications.

Late quaternary biotic homogenization of North American mammalian faunas

Research article quantifying biotic homogenization of North American mammalian assemblages from the late Pleistocene through Holocene, examining human impacts on ecosystems over millennia.

Biography of F. Clark Howell

A biographical memoir detailing the life and career of F. Clark Howell, a leading authority on human evolution and paleoanthropology.