Did You Know? Students and Educators can become a member of the Leakey Foundation for just $60! Get advanced notice of events , and discounts on tickets and merchandise . Whether you are a young scientist aspiring to be a future grantee, or an educator encouraging students to take a closer look at our evolutionary past, you play a vital role in the continuation of our mission . Our members enable us to provide speaker series , learning expeditions , research grants , and fellowships that help students in a developing countries obtain advanced degrees. For over 40 years, Foundation members have enjoyed a front row seat to the unfolding story of our human origins. The membership is now a diverse group of science patrons of all ages and many different nationalities. 80% of our annual budget is granted to scientists and used for our educational programs to fuel our understanding of how we developed as humans. Last year, we were able to give away $762,000 in grants, but we can't do it without your support. Leave a Response Name (required) Email (will not be published) (required) Website Notify me of follow-up comments by email. Notify me of new posts by email. Dig Deeper into the collective understanding of what science tell us about human origins, evolution, behavior and survival. News on scientific research that shines a light on a past we are still trying to piece together and a future that seems uncertain. Questions? media@leakeyfoundation.org