The Leakey Foundation's mission centers on funding research that significantly contributes to the understanding of human origins.
The grant program by The Leakey Foundation is designed to support projects exploring human origins and is open to doctoral students, senior scientists, and post-doctoral researchers. Financial awards range from $3,000 to $15,000 for doctoral students and may reach up to $25,000 for more established scholars. A new requirement emphasizes the need for formal contingency plans in response to the COVID-19 pandemic, affecting aspects such as project timelines, data collection methods, and participant engagement strategies.