Rolex Explorers Club Grant
The Rolex Explorers Club Grant by the Explorers Club funds innovative field research by young explorers under 35 in science, environment, or history, supporting projects with novel and impactful approaches.
Funder: Explorers Club
Due Dates: September 14, 2026
Funding Amounts: $10,000 per award; one-time grant for fieldwork projects.
Summary: Supports young explorers under 35 conducting original field research in any discipline, with emphasis on projects addressing novel scientific, environmental, or historical questions.
Key Information: Proposals for work in China or by Chinese citizens are not eligible.
Description
The Rolex Explorers Club Grant, offered by the Explorers Club in partnership with Rolex, is designed to empower young explorers under the age of 35 to pursue innovative fieldwork projects. The grant supports original research across any scientific, environmental, or historical discipline, with a strong preference for projects that are novel, multidisciplinary, and have the potential for significant cultural or environmental impact. Applicants must demonstrate a clear scientific rationale, a spirit of exploration, and the ability to communicate their work to a broad audience. The program aims to advance scientific knowledge, deepen understanding of the environment, and connect history with the future.
