Leakey Foundation invites applications for research of human origins (Fall cycle)

Objectives: The Leakey Foundation invites applications aimed at understanding human origins, specifically focusing on areas such as human behavior, evolution, morphology, and survival. The grant targets dissertation research and exploratory studies in disciplines like archaeology, biological anthropology, and genetics. The foundation is particularly interested in paleoanthropology of various geological eras, primate behavior and genetics, and studies of modern hunter-gatherer groups. Grants up to $20,000 are available for PhD candidates, while senior scientists and post-doctoral researchers may receive up to $30,000, supporting expenses essential to research like travel and fieldwork.