Directory of grant-giving organisations
Match your expedition or field project to potential funding sources beyond the Society. Search by theme, amount, and eligibility.
Challenger Society for Marine Science
Grants, prizes and awards for members of the oceanographic community.
Fjällräven Field Grant
Supporting scientific fieldwork in conservation, the environment or the natural sciences.
Gilchrist Educational Trust
Funding for students, education and research expeditions
Mount Everest Foundation
Funds exploratory scientific and mountaineering objectives across the globe.
Quaternary Research Association
Funds for Quaternary research, training and dissemination of results.
Sea Changers
Supports small to medium sized conservation projects in Africa.
Society For Underwater Technology
Supports undergraduate and postgraduate (MSc) students in the area of marine science, underwater technology or offshore engineering.
The Geological Society
Funding for the advancement of geological science.
The Rising Explorer Grant
Aims to foster a new generation of explorers dedicated to advancing the scientific knowledge of our world.
The Stephenson Explorers Advancement Program
Supports exploration and field research for marine exploration and conservation projects.
Tips for effective use of the directory
- Search by focus of the grant: Match your project's objectives with the specific areas of interest for different grants.
- Search by size of grants offered: Filter listings by the level of financial support, ranging from under £500 to £5,000 or more.
- Search by eligibility criteria: Narrow down opportunities by who is eligible for each grant.
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