Lewis and Clark Fund for Exploration and Field Research
Supports doctoral students conducting exploratory fieldwork and specimen/data collection in disciplines like archaeology, biology, ecology, geology, and more to advance scientific discovery through hands-on research.
Funder: American Philosophical Society
Due Dates: November 13, 2026 (letters of support) | November 16, 2026 (full application)
Funding Amounts: Up to ~$5,400 per award; typically several hundred to $5,400; one-time, project-based funding.
Summary: Supports doctoral students conducting hands-on, exploratory fieldwork in disciplines reliant on direct data and specimen collection.
Description
The program supports imaginative and innovative exploratory field studies that focus on the collection of specimens and data, fostering firsthand observation and discovery. It is open to doctoral students in fields with a large dependence on fieldwork, including but not limited to archaeology, anthropology, biology, ecology, geography, geology, linguistics, paleontology, and population genetics. The aim is to advance scientific knowledge through direct engagement with the natural world and to encourage new approaches and discoveries in field-based research.
