Pathfinder Grant
The Pathfinder Grant from the Explorers Club funds graduate and early-career scientists to conduct transformative field-based research that advances global scientific discovery and exploration.
Funder: Explorers Club
Due Dates: October 8, 2025 (2026 field season) | August 31, 2026 (2027 field season)
Funding Amounts: Typical award: $2,500–$5,000 for field-based research; single-year funding.
Summary: Supports graduate students and early-career scientists in conducting transformative field research that advances scientific discovery and exploration worldwide.
Description
The Pathfinder Grant, offered by the Explorers Club, is designed to empower graduate and post-graduate students as well as early-career scientists to pursue transformative field research. The grant supports projects across disciplines that expand knowledge, drive scientific discovery, and foster curiosity about the natural and cultural world. Funding can be used for travel, field equipment, research expenses, and other essential costs related to meaningful fieldwork. Recipients join a global community of explorers and gain access to mentorship and collaboration opportunities.
