Ponant Science Expedition Grants

Ponant Science Expedition Grants

Status: ACTIVE
Funder: Explorers Club
Last Updated: September 10, 2025

Summary

The Ponant Science Expedition Grants, offered by The Explorers Club in collaboration with PONANT, enable scientists to conduct vital research during multi-week voyages aboard Le Commandant Charcot. This initiative supports a diverse range of projects aimed at conserving global landscapes, cultures, and wildlife. Grantees engage with travelers through lectures and workshops, promoting scientific exploration while fostering sustainable practices. With opportunities for collaboration and discovery, these grants play a crucial role in advancing scientific knowledge and encouraging environmental stewardship.

Overview

The Explorers Club The Explorers Club is a multidisciplinary, professional society dedicated to the advancement of field research, scientific exploration and resource conservation. The Explorers Club is proud to support the scientific fieldwork of groundbreaking explorers around the globe — last year our grantees came from 6 continents and 24 countries. Ponant Science Expedition Grants Recipients of these science grants come from a diverse community of changemakers from around the world working to support the mission of illuminating and preserving the world’s landscapes, cultures and wildlife through science and education. The purpose of these expeditions is to advance scientific research while encouraging conversations of conservation as travelers explore new frontiers in search of discovery and a more sustainable future. The role of the science grantee will be to conduct a research project, and engage with PONANT travelers via lectures, workshops and (where possible) inviting guests to partake in sample collections.

Eligibility

You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website. In order to be considered for a PONANT Explorers Club opportunity, you must be: An individual scientist, or team of two (sharing a cabin), pursuing a serious research project related to the geographic area covered by the voyage to which you are applying.Affiliated with a research institutionAt least 18 years of ageWilling and able to complete a logistics evaluation and a feasibility evaluation with the PONANT Science Team, if shortlisted for this opportunity.Able to provide proof of professional liability insurance coverage of up to $2,000,000 USD either individually or through your research organization or institution.