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Previously known as “The Exploration Fund Grant,” The Pathfinder Grant is designed to support graduate and post-graduate students, as well as early-career scientists, in pursuing transformative field research. From remote wilderness to ocean depths to the edges of cultural discovery, the Pathfinder Grant helps explorers turn vision into action.
Graduate/post-graduate students and early-career scientists, from any discipline, conducting field-based research. The Pathfinder Grant provides financial support to projects that expand knowledge, advance scientific discovery, and inspire curiosity about the world around us. Funding can be used for travel, field equipment, research expenses, and other costs essential to conducting meaningful fieldwork.
Grants typically range from $2,500 to $5,000, helping you bring your research ideas to life. The Pathfinder Grant is more than funding—it’s an opportunity to advance scientific discovery in the field. Our goal is to support explorers in using their expertise to pursue important research, test innovative ideas, and make meaningful contributions to our understanding of the world.
Recipients of the Pathfinder Grant are welcome to become members of The Explorers Club and thereby join a community of peers and mentors dedicated to supporting impactful research and fostering collaboration across disciplines. Questions about Eligibility or the Application Process? Please reach out to us at grants@explorersclub.
org The application cycle for 2026 is now closed. Many thanks to those who have submitted proposals. The next opportunity to apply will be in August 2026, for the 2027 field season.
Main Image: Christopher Wai, PF ’22 Collage 1 (Clockwise from top left): Elephants, courtesy of Thomas LaBarge, PF ’24; Lina Mosquero, PF ’24; Nikolaus Cox, PF ’24; Samantha Hamilton, PF ’24. Collage 2 (clockwise from top left): Michael Alexander Bliss, PF ’23; Katherine Majewski, PF ’24; Katherine Majewski by Tyson Tayler; Tamara Fletcher, PF ’24; Kenneth Keuk, PF ’23.
For graduate or post-graduate students, or an early career scientists conducting fieldwork.
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According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Graduate or post-graduate students, or early career scientists conducting fieldwork. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The Pathfinder Grant (formerly The Exploration Fund Grant) is funded by The Explorers Club. Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
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