The Leakey Foundation exclusively funds research related to human origins. Priority of funding is commonly given to exploratory phases of promising new research projects that meet the stated purpose of the Foundation. The majority of The Leakey Foundation’s Research Grants awarded to doctoral students are in the $3,000-$15,000 range with a funding limit of $20,000. Larger grants given to senior scientists and post-doctoral researchers may be funded up to $30,000.
Region
Type
Duration
Eligibility
Academic Level
- Graduate
Other Eligibility
Advanced doctoral students (advanced to candidacy – all but dissertation) and established scientists are eligible for Leakey Foundation Research Grants. There are no citizenship restrictions; however, all applications must be written in English.
Contact Information
Website
https://leakeyfoundation.org/grants/
Email
[email protected]
Phone
(415) 561-4646
The Leakey Foundation 1003B O’Reilly Avenue San Francisco, CA 94129-1359 USA Telephone: (415) 561-4646 FAX: (415) 561-4647