Exploration Fund Grant

Contact Name: 
Annie Lee
Typical application deadline: 
December
Page last updated: 
11/02/2010
Contact Phone: 
(212) 628-8383
Application Deadline: 
December 1, 2010
Contact e-mail: 
alee@explorers.org
weblinks: 
Grant information, including link to application form
Funding source home page: 
The Explorers Club
Applicant Eligibility: 
Graduate
Applicant Eligibility Comments: 

Need not be members of the Club; open to any nationality or citizenship.

Keywords: 
Animals
Biodiversity
Community Forestry
Conservation Biology
Ecological studies
International
International students
Land management
Natural Resource Management
Research/field research
Science/technology
Systems Thinking/Complexity Science
Travel
Water/Aquatic
Wetlands
Wildlife
Amount: 
Up to $5,000; usually $500 - $1,500
Funding Abstract: 

Grants to support graduate student exploration and field research for those who are just beginning their research careers.  Awards typically range $500-$1,500 US.  A few awards may be granted up to $5,000.

Type of Funding: 
Grant
Application Process and Required Materials: 

All required materials (including recommendation letters) must be submitted together either by mail or electronically as a single pdf or Word document.

 Application packet includes:

  • Downloaded application form
  • One page description of project
  • One page budget with breakout of other funding
  • One paragraph description of career goals
  • Letter of recommendation from supervisor/ advisor
  • Copy of current student ID or other document proving affiliation with academic or research institution.
Fund Usage: 
General support for research
Funding Restrictions: 

Must indicate if willing to accept awards smaller than the amount requested. Not to be used for tuition.

Recipients must submit a written report and statement of expenses, including receipts, within 6 months of project completion. Any unused funds must be returned to the Fund.

Fields of Study: 
Sustainable Systems
Landscape Architecture