The Stephenson Exploration Advancement Program
The Stephenson Exploration Advancement Program funds innovative, field-based marine research and conservation projects led by early-career researchers, supported by the Explorers Club.
Funder: Explorers Club
Due Dates: October 2, 2026
Funding Amounts: $10,000 per award; one-year field projects; no indirect costs or salaries.
Summary: Supports field-based marine research and conservation projects by early-career researchers, advancing ocean knowledge and stewardship.
Key Information: Two letters of support required; proposals for work in China or by Chinese citizens are ineligible.
Description
The Stephenson Exploration Advancement Program, a collaboration between the Philip Stephenson Foundation and the Explorers Club, funds innovative conservation and field research projects that advance the research, protection, and stewardship of the world's oceans. The program targets hands-on, field-based projects that expand scientific knowledge and deliver measurable benefits to marine ecosystems and the communities that depend on them. The grant is designed to foster impactful outcomes and support the next generation of ocean explorers and conservationists.
