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.
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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.
Virtual Summer Travel Series: Egypt and Mongolia
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.
A new generation of Leakey Foundation leaders
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.
Why it’s crucial to safeguard the ancient practice of finding wild honey with birds
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.