Rolex-Explorers Club Grant
Enriched International · Found: 2026-03-10 13:43
Joint grant program between Rolex and The Explorers Club supporting field research and exploration projects. Funds expeditions and scientific research including marine and ocean exploration initiatives.
Source: https://explorers.org/grants/rolex-explorers-club-grant
Funding Details
- Funder
- The Explorers Club / Rolex
- Funding Goal
- Support extraordinary young explorers conducting fieldwork to address novel scientific, environmental, or historic questions. The programme promotes the role of exploration in addressing cutting-edge scientific questions, understanding the environment, and learning from history to protect the future. All field science disciplines are eligible.
- Funding Amount
- Historically, awards have been given in the amount of $10,000 USD. (10.000 € – 10.000 €)
- Deadline
- 2026-08-01 (periodic)
- How to Apply
- Applications for 2026 are closed. The next opportunity to apply will be in August 2026 for the 2027 field season. Applications are submitted online via the Explorers Club website.
- Target Region
- Global
- Contact
- support@explorers.org
- Last Checked
- 2026-05-07 08:01
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Summary
The Rolex Explorers Club Grant is a joint programme between Rolex and The Explorers Club that supports young explorers conducting original fieldwork in any scientific discipline. The programme is designed to promote exploration and field science as tools for understanding the environment, addressing scientific questions, and protecting cultural and natural heritage. The thematic scope is extremely broad, covering all field science disciplines including marine and ocean science, biology, ecology, archaeology, anthropology, geology, and more. Past grantees have worked on topics including sea turtle habitat, cetacean behaviour, primate ecology, jaguar conservation, coral reef systems, and cultural heritage mapping. Eligible activities include scientific fieldwork, environmental monitoring, species research, ecological surveys, and historical site exploration — all must involve on-the-ground field work. The proposal must have a clear scientific rationale, represent original work, and demonstrate potential for significant impact. Geographically, there are no restrictions; grantees have conducted field work across Africa, the Americas, Asia, and Europe. Eligible applicants are young explorers — the programme appears to target individuals rather than organisations. There is no stated nationality restriction. Applicants must demonstrate a spirit of exploration alongside scientific credibility. Awards are historically $10,000 USD. The 2026 application cycle is now closed. The next cycle will open in August 2026 for the 2027 field season. The programme runs annually.
Historical Context
The Rolex Explorers Club Grant is a joint programme between Rolex and The Explorers Club. It is an annual programme; the 2026 application cycle has closed, with the next cycle opening in August 2026 for the 2027 field season. Past grantees have conducted research on topics including marine species, primate behaviour, archaeological heritage, and habitat mapping.
Why it was added
Exploration grant relevant to marine field research and ocean science expeditions
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