Award amountseveral hundred dollars up to about $5,000
Last checkedJun 25, 2026
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Lewis and Clark Fund for Exploration and Field Research in Astrobiology
Official program page for the American Philosophical Society and NASA Astrobiology Institute grant supporting field research in astrobiology for graduate students and junior scientists.
Graduate students; Postdoctoral scientists; Junior scientists (within five years or fewer beyond their Ph.D. or equivalent degree); U.S. citizens, U.S. permanent residents, or foreign nationals formally affiliated with a U.S.-based institution
Requirements
Field studies in any area of interest to astrobiology; Submit brief reports on the trip for archiving in the APS Library and distribution by the NASA Astrobiology Program; Project and financial reports due one month after completion of the funded work; Two letters of recommendation required
Application materials
Four-page application form; Referee letter form; Statement of Purpose referencing the Astrobiology Roadmap
How to apply
Retrieve the four-page application form from the website; Type all information in the specified format (minimum 11 pt font); Submit completed application as an e-mail attachment to applications@amphilsoc.org; Forward referee letter form to letter writers and instruct them to send completed forms to lettersofsupport@amphilsoc.org
Important dates
Deadline: November 2, 2026; Notification: March 2027
Documents
Lewis and Clark in Astrobiology 2026 application; Lewis and Clark in Astrobiology 2026 referee form; NASA Astrobiology Strategy Roadmap; Lewis and Clark in Astrobiology reporting instructions
Contact
Linda Musumeci, Director of Grants and Fellowships, LMusumeci@amphilsoc.org, 215-440-3429
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