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The Explorers Club Impact Grants Program

Organisation Name:

The Explorers Club

Grant Amount: between $10,000 and $25,000 per project

Application Deadline:

Ongoing

About Organisation

The Explorers Club, a prestigious global organization founded in 1904, is dedicated to promoting scientific exploration and field study across various disciplines. With a rich legacy of supporting pathbreaking expeditions and discoveries, the Club is committed to advancing knowledge for the benefit of humanity and all life on Earth and beyond. The Explorers Club fosters a community of scientists, researchers, and adventurers who share a mission of understanding and preserving our world. The organization plays an essential role in promoting field research that contributes to solutions for climate change, biodiversity loss, cultural preservation, and planetary health. As a platform for innovation and storytelling, The Explorers Club empowers modern-day explorers not only to conduct vital fieldwork but also to share their findings with a wider audience. The Club believes in the power of exploration to inspire global action and scientific progress, creating a deeper connection between society and the natural world. Their commitment extends across land, oceans, and even space, reflecting a forward-looking approach to planetary stewardship.

About the Grant

The Explorers Club Impact Grants Program is designed to support significant fieldwork projects that contribute to scientific advancement and global understanding. These grants are aimed at helping researchers and explorers carry out critical, high-impact field research that addresses pressing environmental and cultural issues. The program aligns with The Club’s mission to foster scientific discovery and promote responsible exploration for the greater good. Impact Grants prioritize initiatives in disciplines such as biological sciences, archaeology, anthropology, paleontology, ecology, earth sciences, and astronomy. Projects that bring to light lesser-known aspects of our planet and its inhabitants, particularly in areas facing environmental or cultural transformation, are highly encouraged. The grant also emphasizes the role of explorers as storytellers, valuing their ability to communicate research findings to the public. Grantees are provided the freedom to publish their research without restriction, ensuring academic and intellectual independence. The program serves as both a funding opportunity and a platform for visibility and scientific influence.

Who can Apply?

The Explorers Club Impact Grants are open to individuals across the globe engaged in scientific research and field exploration. Eligible applicants must be at least 18 years of age and actively involved in projects that align with the grant’s thematic focus areas. There are no nationality or institutional affiliation restrictions, making this an inclusive opportunity for independent researchers, graduate students, scientists, and field experts alike. The program particularly encourages applications from individuals conducting fieldwork in the areas of biology, ecology, anthropology, paleontology, earth sciences, astronomy, and archaeology. Projects should aim to uncover new insights or provide solutions related to climate change, biodiversity conservation, cultural preservation, or ecosystem health. Applicants must be capable of executing their fieldwork independently and are expected to uphold scientific integrity. The grant supports original research and ensures that recipients retain full rights to their findings and publications, with no limitations imposed by the funding body. The ability to document and share findings publicly is a valued asset.

How to Apply?

Interested applicants must prepare a detailed proposal outlining their fieldwork project, including objectives, methodology, expected outcomes, and budget. Applications should reflect alignment with the Club’s mission and must be submitted through the official grant submission process.

Application Deadline

Applications are accepted on a rolling basis, allowing researchers to apply at any time of the year depending on their project timelines.

Last Date To Apply

There is no fixed deadline; the grant program remains open throughout the year, offering ongoing opportunities for applicants.

Grant Amount

The Explorers Club Impact Grants typically provide funding between $10,000 and $25,000 per project, depending on the scope and significance of the proposed work.