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Category: Baldwin Fellows

Announcing the 2026 Baldwin Fellows

The Leakey Foundation is proud to introduce the 2026 Leakey Foundation Baldwin Fellows. This year, 17 outstanding scholars from 10 countries received fellowships, empowering them to become future leaders in our field.

Announcing the 2025 Baldwin Fellows

Meet the 2025 Baldwin Fellows! This year, 14 scholars from 11 countries have received fellowships, empowering them to become future leaders.

Baldwin Fellowships and the Future of Science

Building the next generation of young scientists requires a combination of promising individuals, dedicated mentors, scientific opportunities, and strong support. For 45 years, the Baldwin Fellowships funded by The Leakey Foundation have provided that crucial element of support. 

Support the Baldwin Fellowship Program

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.

I [name], of [city, state ZIP], bequeath the sum of $[ ] or [ ] percent of my estate to L.S.B. Leakey Foundation for Research Related to Man’s Origins, Behavior & Survival, (dba The Leakey Foundation), a nonprofit organization with a business address of 1003B O’Reilly Avenue, San Francisco, CA 94129 and a tax identification number 95-2536475 for its unrestricted use and purpose.

If you have questions, please contact Sharal Camisa Smith sharal at leakeyfoundation.org. 

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