he Leakey Foundation: ResearchGrants
All Information
The Leakey Foundation funds research that advances scientific understanding of human origins, evolution and behaviour. It supports both doctoral dissertation research and post-PhD projects across fields such as archaeology, biological anthropology, paleoanthropology, genetics, geology and primate behavioural ecology. The foundation particularly values exploratory research and innovative multidisciplinary approaches that can contribute new evidence to the study of human evolution. Researchers in Nigeria can be eligible because the foundation does not impose citizenship restrictions, but applicants must be at an advanced doctoral stage or hold a PhD and must have an eligible institutional affiliation.
Requirements checklist
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Conduct research directly relevant to human origins, evolution or behaviour.
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Be an advanced doctoral student or hold a PhD or equivalent qualification.
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Doctoral applicants must have advanced to candidacy or meet the foundation's stated timing exception.
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Be affiliated with an eligible institution, such as a university or museum.
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Provide a well-developed research proposal, budget and required supporting documents.
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Request funds only for eligible project expenses.
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Exclude applicant salaries, tuition, institutional overheads, publication costs and permanent equipment from the budget.
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Complete reporting obligations for any previous Leakey Foundation grant before receiving another award.