The Stephenson Exploration Advancement Program
The Stephenson Exploration Advancement Program by the Explorers Club funds field-based marine research and conservation led by early-career scientists and explorers.
Funder: Explorers Club
Due Dates: October 2, 2026
Funding Amounts: $10,000 per award; single-year support; no indirect costs or tuition
Summary: Supports field-based marine research and conservation projects by early-career scientists, students, and independent explorers.
Key Information: Not open to projects in China or by Chinese citizens.
Description
The program, established by the Philip Stephenson Foundation and the Explorers Club, funds hands-on research, protection, and stewardship of the world’s oceans. It aims to support innovative fieldwork that expands scientific knowledge and delivers measurable, positive impacts on marine ecosystems and the communities that depend on them. The grant is designed for early-career researchers, college undergraduates, graduate students, and independent explorers focusing on marine science and conservation.
