Rolex Explorers Club Grant
The Rolex Explorers Club Grant funds young explorers' original field research to advance scientific, environmental, or historical understanding in any discipline.
Funder: Explorers Club
Due Dates: September 14, 2026: Full application submission deadline (applications due September 14, 2026 at 6:00 PM ET for the 2027 field season)
Funding Amounts: $10,000 per award; one-year project duration typical
Summary: Supports young explorers conducting original fieldwork in any scientific discipline to advance environmental, scientific, or historical understanding.
Key Information: Research in China or by Chinese citizens is ineligible.
Description
The Rolex Explorers Club Grant, offered by the Explorers Club, supports exceptional young explorers by providing funding for original fieldwork projects that advance scientific knowledge, environmental understanding, or historical insight. The grant encourages innovative proposals in any field science discipline, emphasizing projects with a clear scientific rationale, originality, and the potential for significant impact or new discoveries. Awardees join a global community of explorers and are expected to share their findings with both the scientific community and the public.
