Baldwin Fellowship
The Leakey Foundation’s Baldwin Fellowship supports graduate research training in human origins for scholars from countries with limited opportunities in this field.
Funder: The Leakey Foundation
Due Dates: February 15, 2027 (new applicants) | March 1, 2027 (returning applicants)
Funding Amounts: Up to $15,000 per year, for up to two years (maximum $30,000 total).
Summary: Supports graduate education in human origins research for scholars from countries with limited opportunities in this field.
Description
The Leakey Foundation’s Baldwin Fellowship is a long-standing program designed to build scientific capacity in human origins research by supporting graduate students from countries with limited educational opportunities in this field. Since 1978, the fellowship has enabled aspiring scientists—especially those from regions rich in fossils and living primates—to pursue advanced degrees (MA, MS, PhD) in areas such as paleoanthropology, primatology, and related disciplines. The program provides not just financial support but also mentorship and access to professional networks, aiming to prepare recipients for impactful scientific and leadership roles in their home countries.
