The Explorers Club, in partnership with Vast (developer of Haven space stations)Grant

Up to $25,000 Vast x Explorers Club Grant

This one has closed

Archived

Opportunity type

Grant

Funding

Fully Funded

Location

Global

Deadline

Archived

About this opportunity

Vast is developing next-generation space stations to ensure continuous human presence in space for America and its allies, enabling advanced microgravity research and manufacturing, and unlocking a new space economy for government, corporate, and private customers.

Supports scientists, engineers, technologists, and explorers conducting research that helps humanity live and thrive in space. Priority research areas:

Human habitability and life‑support systems
Closed‑loop ecological or biological systems
Materials and technologies for space habitats
Space medicine and human performance
Radiation protection and human health
Psychological and sociocultural aspects of isolation or long‑duration missions Grants can be applied to existing projects to expand data collection or support new initiatives. Note: This grant does not include flights to space for people or hardware

Who can apply

Must be at least 18 years old
Must be leading or supporting an active project with clear objectives and measurable outcomes
Early‑career applicants must provide an endorsement from a mentor or project lead
Both field‑based and laboratory‑based projects are eligible
Applications must demonstrate scientific merit, feasibility, and potential impact on future space missions

LOT finds and checks opportunities from public sources. Always confirm details on the organiser’s own page before applying.

The Explorers Club, in partnership with Vast (developer of Haven space stations)Grant

Up to $25,000 Vast x Explorers Club Grant

This one has closed

Archived

Opportunity type

Grant

Funding

Fully Funded

Location

Global

Deadline

Archived

About this opportunity

Supports scientists, engineers, technologists, and explorers conducting research that helps humanity live and thrive in space. Priority research areas:

Human habitability and life‑support systems
Closed‑loop ecological or biological systems
Materials and technologies for space habitats
Space medicine and human performance
Radiation protection and human health
Psychological and sociocultural aspects of isolation or long‑duration missions Grants can be applied to existing projects to expand data collection or support new initiatives. Note: This grant does not include flights to space for people or hardware

Who can apply

Must be at least 18 years old
Must be leading or supporting an active project with clear objectives and measurable outcomes
Early‑career applicants must provide an endorsement from a mentor or project lead
Both field‑based and laboratory‑based projects are eligible
Applications must demonstrate scientific merit, feasibility, and potential impact on future space missions

LOT finds and checks opportunities from public sources. Always confirm details on the organiser’s own page before applying.