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07.15.22Introducing the spring 2022 Leakey Foundation grantees
Grants We are pleased to announce the recipients of our spring 2022 Leakey Foundation Research Grants. Their diverse research projects span the globe and cover topics that range from aging, cognition, and tool-use to morphology, genomics, and the excavation of newly discovered hominin fossil sites.
07.15.22New remote research method expands opportunities for scientific collaboration
Press Release, Journal Article, In the News A new Leakey Foundation-supported study proposes an alternative model of remote collaboration that can transform museum-based studies and create a more equitable and resilient research environment.
07.15.22Announcing the 2022 Baldwin Fellows
Grants Since 1978, the Baldwin Fellowship has helped build scientific capacity in regions where fossils and wild primates are found. This year, we are proud to announce the largest cohort of Baldwin Fellows in the program’s 44-year history.
07.15.22Announcing the 2022 Francis H. Brown African Scholars
Grants The Leakey Foundation proudly announces the 2022 Francis H. Brown African Scholars, Georgina Luti and Venanzio Munyaka.
07.11.22Support the Baldwin Fellowship Program
Baldwin Fellows, Support Us This year we received a record number of Baldwin Fellowship applications, and we gave a record of 22 Fellowships to outstanding students from six countries. This is nearly double the number of Fellowships we usually give.
07.08.22Support Lunch Break Science
Support Us, Lunch Break Science A generous sponsor has offered to quadruple-match all donations in support of our Lunch Break Science web series! Help us continue to share science.
07.05.22Virtual Summer Travel Series: Egypt and Mongolia
Support Us You’re invited to join The Leakey Foundation's virtual Summer Travel Series and support a good cause while exploring fascinating research sites with Leakey Foundation scientists as your guides.
06.29.22A new generation of Leakey Foundation leaders
The Leakey Foundation, Director's Diary Our three newest board members represent the second generation of family involvement with The Leakey Foundation. They are the daughters of two beloved members of Foundation leadership who helped shape the organization in profound ways.
06.28.22Why it’s crucial to safeguard the ancient practice of finding wild honey with birds
Guest Post In parts of Africa, a small bird called the Greater Honeyguide helps people search for honey. It approaches and chatters and flies in the direction of a wild bees’ nest, urging the person to follow. This relationship may date back to up to 1.5 million years ago when hominins are thought to have gained control of fire.
05.18.22A fossil tooth places enigmatic ancient humans in Southeast Asia
Journal Article, Behind the Science An international team of researchers has discovered a tooth belonging to a Denisovan, an ancient human species previously only known from icy northern latitudes.
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