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The Franklin Mosher Baldwin Fellowship

The Fellowships were the brainchild of former Board President Ned Munger and Elisabeth G. O'Connor, the widow of Franklin Mosher Baldwin. Baldwin, a distinguished attorney, took a lively interest in the search for human origins until his death. Hoping to honor her late husband's dual interests in early man and education, O'Connor embraced the idea of a program to educate African scholars in prehistory and paleoanthropology.

The Baldwin program is based on a realistic assessment of needs and priorities. Many developing nations possesses extraordinary resources in the field of prehistory. The stewardship and careful use of these assets is a task of international importance. By enabling bright young scholars to obtain graduate education, the Leakey Foundation is helping to equip these individuals to assume a leadership role in the future of paleoanthropology.

Since 1978, more than 70 Baldwin Fellowships have been awarded. Recipients include young men and women from the following countries: Ethiopia, Eritrea, Kenya, Malawi, Nigeria, Somalia, South Africa, Sudan, Tanzania, Togo, Uganda, Zimbabwe, Zambia and the Republic of Congo.

This fellowship is intended for scholars with citizenship in a developing country who seek to obtain an advanced degree or specialized training in an area of study related to human origins research. This award is for a program of approved special training and/or advanced training towards an MA, PhD, or equivalent and is limited to two years of support.

Applicants must be prepared to demonstrate:
  • Affiliation and/or employment with an institution in their home country.
  • Provisional acceptance (or evidence of application) to the host institution.
  • Financial assistance from the host institution.
  • Intention to return and work in the home country upon completion of training.

How to Apply for Baldwin Fellowship Grants

If you are concerned as to whether your research topic is eligible, contact the Foundation at least a month ahead of the application deadline.


Contact the Foundation office to make sure you have the most up-to-date information. Complete the formal application in English.

Please note: the application requires the latest version of Adobe Reader.
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