As a prospective applicant for a Leakey Foundation Research Grant, I need to understand the eligibility requirements, funding limits, and the general granting process. Please navigate to the 'Research Grants' page and find the following information: who is eligible to apply, the maximum funding amounts for different applicant types, whether the foundation funds publication or emergency grants, and an overview of the granting process from application to notification.
Navigate to 'leakeyfoundation.org'. Click on 'Grants & Scholarships' in the main navigation menu. Click on 'Research Grants'. Scroll down and read the content on the 'Research Grants' page to identify details on eligibility, funding, and the granting process. Extract details on who is eligible to apply. Extract details on maximum funding amounts for PhD candidates and post-doctoral/senior scientists. Determine whether publication or emergency grants are available. Extract an overview of the granting process from application to notification. Synthesize all gathered information into a concise answer.
The agent successfully navigates to the 'Research Grants' page. The agent states that PhD candidates, post-doctoral scholars, and senior scientists are eligible. The agent states that PhD candidates may apply for up to $20,000 and post-doctoral/senior scientists may apply for up to $30,000. The agent states that the foundation does not currently have funding programs for dissertation writing or any other form of publication assistance. The agent states that Emergency Grants are available under unusual circumstances, requiring a thorough explanation of urgency, and are evaluated by the Scientific Executive Committee (SEC). The agent provides an overview of the granting process that includes the Letter of Inquiry (LOI) review, full proposal invitation, peer review by the Scientific Executive Committee (SEC), and notification timeline (e.g., within 6-8 weeks of the deadline).