Max.Grant Amount: $ 5.000
Young Explorers Grants (YEG) offer opportunities to individuals ages 18 to 25 to pursue research, conservation, and exploration-related projects consistent with National Geographic's existing grant programs, including: the Committee for Research and Exploration (CRE), the Expeditions Council (EC), and the Conservation Trust (CT).
Eligibility
- The Young Explorers Grants Program supports a variety of projects-and an age-range of applicants-that are generally not covered by other
sources of funding.
- Applicants are not required to have advanced degrees. However, a record of prior experience in the fields of research, conservation, or
exploration should be submitted as it pertains to the proposed project.
- Funding is not restricted to United States citizens-foreign nationals are invited to apply. Researchers planning work in countries abroad
should make great effort to include at least one local collaborator as part of their team.
Grant Limits
Young Explorers Grants vary in amount depending on significance of the project, though most range between US $2,000 and $5,000 at the maximum. National Geographic Society funds often serve as complementary support-thus the program encourages applicants to seek additional, concurrent funding from other sources.
Obtaining an Application Form
Applying for a Young Explorers Grant is a two-step process.
First, you must submit a pre-application form online. If your pre-application is approved, you will be sent an email with a link and a password giving you access to our full application online.
Deadline: Open
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