The Leakey Foundation exclusively funds research related to human origins. Priority of funding is commonly given to exploratory phases of promising new research projects that meet the stated purpose of the Foundation. Advanced doctoral students, post-doctoral researchers, and established scientists are eligible for Leakey Foundation Research Grants. This program exclusively funds research related to human origins, including dissertation research and exploratory studies. The disciplines supported include archaeology, biological anthropology, paleoanthropology, primate behavioral ecology, genetics, geology, anatomy, morphology, paleobotany, and paleoclimatology. There are no citizenship restrictions; however, all applications must be written in English. The deadlines for research grant applications are January 10th and July 15th. Please visit the award's website for more information about the format of the research proposal and other materials that should be submitted.