These 6 hand-curated scholarships are open to Independent Researchers. We highlight the award amount, deadline, and eligibility for each, ranking fully funded opportunities first so you never miss a deadline that matters to you.
Watson Foundation
Graduating seniors nominated by a Watson partner institution for a self-designed year of independent international exploration.
View details →The Explorers Club
Graduate or postgraduate students and early-career scientists worldwide proposing rigorous, knowledge-building field research in any discip…
View details →The Explorers Club
High school students, undergraduates, and equivalent-level independent researchers worldwide proposing genuine scientific field research.
View details →The Explorers Club and Rolex
Explorers under 35 proposing original fieldwork that addresses a novel scientific, environmental, or historical question.
View details →The Explorers Club and Kensington
Adults in graduate, postgraduate, early-career, or independent exploration pathways proposing impactful conservation fieldwork with strong …
View details →The Explorers Club and the Philip Stephenson Foundation
Undergraduates, graduate students, and independent explorers under 35 proposing rigorous marine research, exploration, or conservation fiel…
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