The Explorers Club Impact Grants fund field-based science and exploration, with awards that typically range from 10,000 to 25,000 US dollars. Applicants must be 21 or older; Club membership is not required. Applications are rolling and reviewed each spring and fall.
Who can apply
Nationality
The Club's only nationality exclusion is Chinese citizens (and research in China), so a Tunisian aged 21 or over can apply, for fieldwork in Tunisia or elsewhere. Projects in countries under U.S. embargo need a U.S. Treasury (OFAC) licence.
Age and membership
You must be at least 21 years old. Membership of The Explorers Club is not required.
Project
Mostly field-based work with a scientific or conservation goal, a local collaborator on the team, and fieldwork of no more than 12 months.
Funding and what it does not cover
Impact Grants typically range from 10,000 to 25,000 US dollars and pay field expenses.
Covered
Lodging, meals and transport in the field
Supplies, equipment, communications and shipping
Field assistants and reasonable fees for local guides
