Join an exciting world of discovery
Leakey Foundation Fellows are dedicated supporters who invest in the science of human origins because they know how understanding our shared past can change the world.
Become a fellow and support our mission with a minimum one-time donation of $1,000 or a monthly gift of $84 or more. Your gift will be matched, doubling your impact!
Join an exciting world of discovery
Leakey Foundation Fellows are dedicated supporters who invest in the science of human origins because they know how understanding our shared past can change the world.
Become a fellow and support our mission with a minimum one-time donation of $1,000 or a monthly gift of $84 or more. Your gift will be matched, doubling your impact!
Give with confidence
Become a Leakey Foundation Fellow
Since 1968, The Leakey Foundation has been at the forefront of human origins research, driving discoveries that illuminate our shared human story. Fellows are the patrons who make this work possible.
When you become a fellow, you join a visionary group of leaders who understand the urgent need to accelerate the pace of discoveries in paleoanthropology, primatology, archaeology, and the study of the few remaining hunter-gatherer communities.
The benefits of being a fellow
As a Leakey Foundation Fellow, you’ll receive exclusive benefits and special access to the people, places, and research transforming our understanding of humanity.
Exclusive Events
- Invitations to VIP events like our prestigious Annual Fellows Dinner where you will dine with top scientists and Leakey Foundation leadership.
- Exclusive virtual and in-person gatherings where you’ll connect with scientists like Nobel-Prize-winning geneticist Svante Pääbo and learn about exciting new research before it makes headlines.
Unparalleled Access
- Engage one-on-one with world-class researchers.
- Priority access to Leakey Foundation tours that let you explore the world and visit places most people only dream of seeing.
- Behind-the-scenes exclusive access to field sites, museums, and universities with leading researchers as your guides and hosts.
Fellows Communications
- Annual AnthroQuest magazine with stories from scientists about the work your generosity makes possible.
Recognition
- Special recognition (if desired) in select Leakey Foundation publications such as AnthroQuest.
Have questions about the benefits of being a fellow? Click here to send us an email.
Photos by Leakey Foundation Fellow Dianne Leis.
Turn curiosity into discovery
By investing in young researchers and exploratory studies, you’re piecing together the puzzle of our origins. By supporting long-term field research, you protect endangered primates with on-the-ground conservation and research that informs effective policies. By contributing to educational initiatives, you spark curiosity and foster a deeper understanding of human evolution worldwide.
Join 17-time Leakey Foundation grantee Dr. Jane Goodall and be part of the search to discover our shared human story.
Ready to take action?
Become a fellow and support our mission with a minimum tax-deductible donation of $1,000 or a monthly gift of $84 or more.
Your gift will be matched, doubling your impact!