Business & Strategy
Entrepreneur
Builds a new venture from an idea into a working organisation.
Entry roles: Founder of a student venture, Early employee at a startup
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National Geographic Explorer Grants
National Geographic Society
Overview
National Geographic funds individuals working on projects that illuminate and protect the wonder of our world, including early-career applicants. Grant types and amounts vary.
- Who it's for
- Undergraduate, Master's, PhD, Graduated / working
- Fields
- Environment & Sustainability, Natural Sciences, Media & Communications, Education, Engineering
Indicative — confirmSource: National Geographic Society(opens in a new tab)
Eligibility & requirements
- 0118 or older
- 02A clear project proposal with defined outcomes
Summarised from the official programme pages. The official rules always take precedence.
Funding
Project grants; early-career grants commonly smaller amounts.
Deadline
Funding cycles
Several cycles per year
Not yet verifiedSource: National Geographic Society(opens in a new tab)
Timing from previous cycles. Add this to your planner and enter the confirmed date once it's announced.
Location
Projects worldwide
Application process
- 1Read the current funding opportunities.
- 2Submit a project proposal through the application portal.
Careers this builds toward
Environment
Sustainability / Climate Specialist
Helps organisations cut emissions, use resources wisely and adapt to climate change.
Entry roles: Sustainability Analyst, ESG Analyst
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- Location
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- Deadline
- Campus deadlines are typically in winter
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- Location
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- Deadline
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- Location
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- Deadline
- Typically autumn–winter