Baldwin Fellowship

The Leakey Foundation's prestigious Franklin Mosher Baldwin Fellowship program builds the future of science by investing in aspiring researchers around the world. Many countries abundant in fossils and living primates lack graduate school programs for students who wish to study prehistory or primatology. The Baldwin Fellowship program breaks barriers for talented young scholars, empowering them to earn graduate degrees and become leaders in their chosen field. Since 1978, the Baldwin Fellowship has been instrumental in advancing human origins research and building scientific capacity in regions where fossils and wild primates are found. Initially created to support African students pursuing graduate degrees in paleoanthropology, the program now includes scholars from any country with limited educational opportunities in fields related to human evolution. Each Baldwin Fellow receives up to $15,000 annually for up to two years, supporting not just their studies but also providing access to essential training, mentorship, and professional networks. This comprehensive approach ensures that Baldwin Fellows are well-prepared for successful and fulfilling careers in science. The fellowship helps students from countries where there are limited opportunities for advanced education in fields of research related to human origins. Applicants must be accepted to or currently attending a program of advanced training or studies leading towards a master's degree or PhD either outside or inside the applicant's home country. The applicant's field of study must be related to human origins.