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Research Grants by The Leakey Foundation 2026

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Scholarship Details

Eligible Degrees

PhDPost Doc

Funding Type

Partial Funding · up to USD 30,000

Eligible Courses

Archaeology, Biological anthropology, Paleoanthropology, Primate behavioral ecology, Genetics, Geology, Anatomy, Morphology, Paleobotany, and Paleoclimatology.

Eligible Nationalities

Open to all nationals

Can Be Taken At

Any university or research institution in the World

Provider

The Leakey Foundation

Last Verified On

16 Jul 2026 by WeMakeScholars Scholarship Team

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Overview

The Leakey Foundation is offering grants for advanced doctoral students and established scientists to pursue research related specifically to human origins. Leakey Foundation Research Grants are awarded twice annually.

Eligibility for Leakey Foundation Research Grants:

  • Applicants must be advanced doctoral students and established scientists.
  • Applicants can be of any nationality. 
  • Applicants who are high school and undergraduate college students are not eligible.
  • Applicants must be affiliated with an institution such as a university or museum.
  • Applicants are encouraged to reapply.

Value of the Grants:

  • Successful candidates are awarded the following benefits:
    • Up to USD 20,000 for PhD candidates
    • Up to USD 30,000 for post-PhD researchers.

Application Process:

Candidates need to fill out an online application form to apply for the scholarship.

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  • The deadline of Research Grants by The Leakey Foundation 2026 is Expired.
  • Research Grants by The Leakey Foundation 2026 is offered to PhD, Post Doc degree.
  • Research Grants by The Leakey Foundation 2026 is offered for Archaeology, Biological anthropology, Paleoanthropology, Primate behavioral ecology, Genetics, Geology, Anatomy, Morphology, Paleobotany, and Paleoclimatology..
  • Research Grants by The Leakey Foundation 2026 is open for: Open to all nationals.
  • Research Grants by The Leakey Foundation 2026 is offered by The Leakey Foundation.
  • Research Grants by The Leakey Foundation 2026 covers Partial Funding, up to USD 30,000.