Apply for Vast x Explorers Club Grant: Advancing Human Life Beyond Earth
The Vast x Explorers Club Grant supports bold scientific ideas that push the boundaries of human exploration beyond Earth. The program is designed for researchers and explorers working on the biological, technological, and social challenges of living and working in space.
The grant supports projects exploring space habitability, including life-support systems, closed-loop ecological design, radiation protection, space medicine, and the psychological and social realities of long-duration missions.
Research on materials, habitats, and technologies that enable human survival in extreme environments is also encouraged.
Funding to advancing human life beyond earth
Selected projects for the Advancing Human Life Beyond Earth will receive funding ranging from $20,000 to $25,000.
Grants may be used to support ongoing or new research activities, including fieldwork, laboratory studies, equipment, or data collection.
The funding is designed to accelerate meaningful progress rather than support exploratory concepts alone.
Who can apply?
The call is open to scientists, engineers, technologists, and explorers at both early and advanced career stages.
Applicants must be actively involved in a research project related to human adaptation or survival beyond Earth.
Early-career applicants must provide an endorsement from a senior mentor or project lead.
Selection criteria
Proposals are reviewed based on scientific merit, originality, feasibility, and relevance to long-term space exploration.
Additional weight is given to projects with strong potential for real-world application, interdisciplinary collaboration, and lasting scientific impact.
Application and review process
Applicants must submit a complete proposal outlining objectives, methodology, timeline, and expected outcomes.
Submissions are reviewed by experts affiliated with The Explorers Club, with final selections based on innovation, feasibility, and contribution to advancing human life beyond Earth.
Deadline
The deadline for this application is February 15, 2026. Visit the The Explorers Club website to apply. Explore more global calls on our Opportunities page.
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