Application Deadline: February 15, 2026, for new applicants
LOCATION: USA
The Leakey Foundation’s prestigious Franklin Mosher Baldwin Fellowship program builds the future of science by investing in aspiring researchers around the world. The Baldwin Fellowship program breaks barriers for talented young scholars, empowering them to earn graduate degrees and become leaders in their chosen field.
ELIGIBILITY:
The Baldwin Fellowships help students from countries where there are limited opportunities for advanced education in fields of research related to human origins.
This program is open to applicants with citizenship in countries with limited opportunities for advanced training and education in fields related to human origins.
Applicants must be accepted to or currently attending a program of advanced training or studies leading towards a master’s degree or PhD either outside or inside the applicant’s home country.
The applicant’s field of study must be related to human origins.
To apply, download the instructions and materials packet.
Read and follow all instructions.
Submit your application online.
If you have questions about the application or your eligibility after reading the instructions, please email grants at leakeyfoundation.org.
BENEFIT:
Each Baldwin Fellow receives up to $15,000 annually for up to two years, supporting not just their studies but also providing access to essential training, mentorship, and professional networks. This comprehensive approach ensures that Baldwin Fellows are well-prepared for successful and fulfilling careers in science.
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