The Eric and Wendy Schmidt Explorers Club Visionary Award
Forecasted
The Eric and Wendy Schmidt Explorers Club Visionary Award funds pioneering science, conservation, and exploration projects led by exceptional explorers worldwide.
Funder: Explorers Club
Due Dates (Anticipated): March 2027 (Full application deadline, projected)
Funding Amounts: Awards typically range from $5,000–$25,000 USD; funding decisions are made annually.
Summary: Supports exceptional explorers advancing science, conservation, sustainability, and exploration worldwide.
Key Information: Application is by invitation only; not open to public applications.
Description
The Eric and Wendy Schmidt Explorers Club Visionary Award recognizes and empowers outstanding explorers whose work pushes the boundaries of discovery in science, conservation, sustainability, and exploration. Launched in 2024 as an extension of the Explorers Club's Annual Awards, this grant supports ambitious projects that illuminate the origins and nature of life, foster environmental resilience, and inspire new generations of explorers. The award is intended for individuals whose work advances the frontiers of knowledge—whether in space, the deep ocean, or the natural world.
