source: The Explorers Club; format: Grant; deadline: Aug 31, 2026; support amount: awards average USD 2,000; funds support real-world field research projects rather than adventure travel, school trips or non-scientific expeditions; requirements: High school students, college undergraduates and independent researchers at an equivalent level worldwide, including applicants from Kazakhstan, with a field-science project designed to generate new knowledge
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Rising Explorer Grant 2027
Official Explorers Club grant for high school students, college undergraduates and independent researchers working at an equivalent level anywhere in the world. The programme supports field-science projects across disciplines such as ecology, conservation, environmental science, archaeology and anthropology; 2027-cycle applications are due by 31 August 2026 at 6:00 PM ET.
High school students, college undergraduates and independent researchers at an equivalent level worldwide, including applicants from Kazakhstan, with a field-science project designed to generate new knowledge
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Overview
Official Explorers Club grant for high school students, college undergraduates and independent researchers working at an equivalent level anywhere in the world. The programme supports field-science projects across disciplines such as ecology, conservation, environmental science, archaeology and anthropology; 2027-cycle applications are due by 31 August 2026 at 6:00 PM ET.
Eligibility
High school students, college undergraduates and independent researchers at an equivalent level worldwide, including applicants from Kazakhstan, with a field-science project designed to generate new knowledge
Before applying
Key conditions
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Use the dedicated application form and compare its requirements with the source.
The card helps with selection; the organizer's rules govern the decision.
Before applying
What to prepare
The exact list depends on the program. Use the organizer's page as final.
Check eligibility
Confirm geography, applicant type, sector limits, and submission language.
Lock the deadline
Leave time for registration, signatures, support letters, and document upload.
Assemble the research pack
Prepare novelty, team, timeline, budget, and commercialization path.
Verify the official source
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Application
How to apply
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Open the application page
If the program has a separate application form, start there and confirm the requirements on that page.
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Check criteria
Confirm country, applicant type, sector, project stage, and participant restrictions.
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Assemble the pack
Prepare project description, budget, supporting documents, and support letters when required.
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Submit and save confirmation
After submission, save the application number, email copy, or confirmation screenshot.