Baruch Blumberg Grants in Astrobiology - American Philosophical Society
The Baruch Blumberg Grants in Astrobiology fund interdisciplinary research on the origins and future of life on Earth and elsewhere, supporting fieldwork, collaboration, and conferences in astrobiology.
Funder: American Philosophical Society
Due Dates (Anticipated): November 2026
Funding Amounts: Typical awards range from $5,000–$7,000 for travel and related research expenses.
Summary: Supports graduate students, postdocs, and early career researchers conducting innovative astrobiology research, including fieldwork, collaboration, and conference participation.
Key Information: Eligibility limited to early career researchers (within 5 years of PhD) and graduate students; open to U.S. and non-U.S. researchers with U.S. institutional affiliation.
Description
The Baruch Blumberg Grants in Astrobiology, offered by the American Philosophical Society in partnership with the Green Bank Observatory, support research into the origin, evolution, distribution, and future of life on Earth and elsewhere in the universe. Named in honor of Nobel Laureate Dr. Baruch Blumberg, these grants foster interdisciplinary projects in fields such as astronomy, chemistry, biology, geology, and planetary science. Funding is available for fieldwork (including in China), collaborative research, and conference participation—especially for activities not typically covered by other sources. The program aims to advance knowledge in astrobiology and is intended to complement other exploration and field research initiatives.
