The Eric and Wendy Schmidt Explorers Club Visionary Award
The Eric and Wendy Schmidt Explorers Club Visionary Award honors and supports leading explorers advancing science, conservation, and exploration worldwide.
Funder: Explorers Club
Due Dates (Anticipated): October 2026 (application deadline, projected)
Funding Amounts: Award amount not publicly specified; supports major projects by leading explorers; recent recipients include high-profile, multi-year initiatives.
Summary: Supports and recognizes outstanding explorers advancing science, conservation, sustainability, and exploration globally and beyond.
Key Information: Applications are by invitation only.
Description
The Eric and Wendy Schmidt Explorers Club Visionary Award, presented by the Explorers Club, is dedicated to empowering exceptional individuals whose work advances the frontiers of science, conservation, sustainability, and exploration. Launched in 2024 as an extension of the Club’s annual awards, this grant honors trailblazers pushing boundaries in diverse fields—from deep-sea research and space discovery to biodiversity preservation. The award supports projects that deepen our understanding of the planet and beyond, celebrating explorers who are redefining what is possible in scientific discovery and exploration.
