Francis H. Brown African Scholarship
Forecasted
The Francis H. Brown African Scholarship from The Leakey Foundation funds East African researchers studying earth sciences or botany related to human origins.
Funder: The Leakey Foundation
Due Dates (Anticipated): July 2027
Funding Amounts: Up to $30,000 per award; one-year grant; supports research-related expenses only.
Summary: Supports East African graduate students and early-career researchers in earth sciences or botany related to human origins.
Description
The Francis H. Brown African Scholarship, administered by The Leakey Foundation, is designed to expand scientific knowledge and capacity in earth sciences and botany as they relate to human origins. The scholarship supports graduate students and postdoctoral researchers of African heritage from specific East African countries, enabling them to pursue research or advanced training in these fields. The fund honors the legacy of Dr. Francis H. Brown by empowering local scientists to become leaders and stewards of their region’s natural history.
