Harvard Travellers Club: The Permanent Fund Grant

Harvard Travellers Club: The Permanent Fund Grant

Status: ACTIVE
Funder: The Harvard Travellers Club
Amount: More than US $10,000
Last Updated: February 09, 2026

Summary

The Permanent Fund of the Harvard Travellers Club has been supporting travel-related research and exploration since 1937. This fund promotes projects that yield permanent scientific and educational value, encouraging intelligent travel. Applicants are sought for endeavors that contribute to global knowledge, with a preference for adventurous activities and scientific studies that have educational components. Notably, funding is not available for general travel unrelated to research.

Overview

The Permanent Fund Since 1937 The PERMANENT FUND OF THE HARVARD TRAVELLERS CLUB has supported and encouraged worthy travel-related research and exploration consistent with the goals of the members of the Harvard Travellers Club: "promoting intelligent travel and exploration." The purpose of our grants is to assist and promote travel from which results can be obtained of permanent scientific and educational value. All projects must contribute to the world's body of knowledge. Applications for funding are solicited by word of mouth and through this website.

Eligibility

You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website. The travel must be intimately involved with the research and/or exploration.

Ineligibility

The Fund does not offer scholarships and does not pay for travel unless it is intimately involved with the project. For instance, the fund will not pay for travel for someone who wants to spend time studying in a foreign city.