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We believe in the power of science, exploration, and storytelling to change the world.

National Geographic Society

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National Geographic is a global nonprofit membership organization driven by a passionate belief in the power of science, exploration and storytelling to change the world. Each year, we fund hundreds of research, conservation and education programs around the globe. Every month,we reach more than 700 million people through our media platforms, products and events. Our work to inspire, illuminate and teach through scientific expeditions, award-winning journalism and education initiatives is supported through donations, purchases and memberships.

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we support grants in every corner of the Earth — filling gaps in human knowledge through Scientific field research, exploration, conservation and adventure.

Inspire, Illuminate, Teach

Our focus lenses

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Our Human Story

Critical Species

Our Living Planet

New Frontiers

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Our Living PlanetUnderstanding the intricate and interconnected systems of our changing world

Critical SpeciesRevealing, celebrating and helping protect the diverse creatures that share our world

Our Human StoryExploring where we came from, how we live today and where we may find ourselves tomorrow

New FrontiersSearching for the “new” and the “next” — using the latest technology and science to visit places no one has ever been and find answers no one has ever found

Through exploration and in-depth reporting, we help others understand the amazing, intricate, and interconnected systems of our changing planet.

Caring for Our Living Planet

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Pristine Seas: Protecting the Last Wild PlacesNational Geographic and Explorer-in-Residence Dr. Enric Sala launched the Pristine Seas project to find, survey, and help protect the last wild places in the ocean. Through this initiative, our work has inspired the protection of 850,000 square miles (2.2 million square kilometers) of ocean.

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We are committed to revealing, celebrating, and helping protect extraordinary and diverse creatures that share our world.

Protecting Critical Species

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Big Cat InitiativesPopulations of lions, tigers, cheetahs, leopards, jaguars, and other top felines are declining at an alarming rate. In response, National Geographic, with filmmakers, conservationists, and Explorers-in-Residence Dereck and Beverly Joubert, launched the Big Cats Initiative, a comprehensive program that supports on-the-ground conservation and education projects combined with our Cause an Uproar global public-awareness campaign.

Photograph by Beverly Joubert | National Geographic

Our scientists, explorers, and storytellers examine where we came from, how we live today, and where we may find ourselves tomorrow.

Revealing Our Human Story

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The Valley of the KhansNational Geographic Emerging Explorer Albert Yu-min Lin heads a major international effort known as the Valley of the Khans Project, a non-invasive, technology-based search for the tomb of Genghis Khan in Mongolia. Pioneer of the use of digital technology to “crowd-source” scientific discovery, Lin uses satellite imagery, ground-penetrating radar, and remote sensors to identify and investigate archaeological sites without disturbing them—thereby maintaining respect for local customs.

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We empower the world’s most innovative scientists and explorers to use the latest technologies and science to discover new places and find new answers.

Exploring New Frontiers

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Son Doong CaveThe world's largest cave, Son Doong, is a natural wonder in Vietnam, but is threatened by development that could ruin its pristine conditions. In response, National Geographic grantee Martin Edström created a large-scale interactive 360° photography experience from Son Doong cave to not only tell the story about the importance of preserving the cave but to also allow others to experience the fantastic and wondrous nature of Son Doong.

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Since 1888, we have supported over 11,000 scientific research, exploration and conservation projects that inspire people everywhere to explore and care about our planet.

AdVenture Capital

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Every month, we reach more than 700 million people through our media platforms, products, and events.

Power of Storytelling

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National Geographic Magazines Published in 41 languages a global circulation is around 6.8 million a month.

National Geographic Channels Reaches about 360 million households in 170 countries and 45 languages

National Geographic Live Events are held in 32 cities around the world, 150,000 people attended in 2014

NationalGeographic.com the award-winning website attracts 27 million unique visitors a month and 70 million followers in Social Media platforms as of June 2015

Past and current National Geographic grant recipients include:

Supporting Bright minds

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Jane GoodallPrimatologistChimpanzees

Dian FosseyZoologist, Mountain gorilla

Robert PearyPolar Explorer

Hiram BinghamExcavator,Lost Inca City

Louis and Mary LeakeyAnthropologists

Albert Yu-Min LinResearch scientistTombs of Khan

Robert BallardUnderwater Discovery of sunken Titanic

Wade DavisEthnographer andanthropologist

Sylvia EarleMarine biologist

By nurturing the next generation of scientists, conservationists, and explorers, we empower youth to become leaders in research and innovation.

Empowering the Next Gen.

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Emerging Explorers 2015The Emerging Explorers Program recognizes and supports uniquely gifted and inspiring scientists, conservationists and innovators who are at the forefront of discovery, adventure and global problem-solving while still early in their careers

Young ExplorersNational Geographic Young Explorers Grants offer opportunities to individuals ages 18 through 25 to pursue research, conservation, and exploration-related field projects. An initial grant from National Geographic helped launch the careers of many of the Society’s, and our planet’s, most renowned explorersPhotograph By National Geographic

We support scientific research, exploration, and conservation projects tied to regional networks and local partnerships.

Global Science and Exploration Programs

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Science and Exploration ProgramWashington D.C., USA since 1888

Science and Exploration - AsiaSeoul, Korea since 2015

Science and Exploration - Northern EuropeStockhom, Sweden since 2011

OrganizationProgram

East Africa

China

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Science and Exploration in Asia

Brunei, Cambodia, Hong Kong, Indonesia, Japan, Korea, Laos, Macau, Malaysia, Myanmar, the Philippines, PNG, Singapore, Taiwan, Thailand, Timor Leste and Vietnam.

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Based in Seoul With initial support from C Program, a Korean venture philanthropy that recognizes the importance of supporting science and exploration in the region, National Geographic has established a non-profit foundation, the National Geographic Foundation for Science and Exploration in Asia, that will provide grants to scientists, conservationists, and explorers who are doing groundbreaking work in their fields and exploring solutions that benefit our planet.

Science & Exploration in Asia

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Asia regional office is an extension of National Geographic’s 125-year history of funding scientific field research, exploration, and conservation projects through selective grant programs in Asia.

GRANT Programs

Support scientists,

explorers, and conservationists who reside in Asia

PUBLIC Engagement

Seek opportunities to present the grantmaking

work of scientists and explorers to the public

through a variety of forums

PARTNER Programs

Make it possible for us to have an impact in the world through

scientific inquiry, bold exploration, and

powerful storytelling

Grant Programs in Asia

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A regional peer-reviewed grant program for scientists, conservationists and explorers in Brunei, Cambodia, Indonesia, Japan, Korea, Laos, Malaysia, Myanmar, the Philippines, Singapore, Taiwan, Thailand, and Vietnam to work anywhere in the world.

EXPLORATION Exploration and Adventure. Support exploration and adventure around the world

CONSERVATION Innovative Conservation Innovative and applied approaches to conservation issues with potential for global application

RESEARCH Hypothesis-based scientific research, awarded based on potential for new advances in field sciences

YOUNG EXPLORERS GRANT (Age 18-25)

Research in the social, natural, and physical sciences

Conservation of species, habitats, ecosystems, and biological diversity

Exploration through expeditions, filmmaking, photography, arts, journalism, etc.

Public Engagement in Asia

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Inspire scientific communities and the general public in Asia with compelling stories, exciting discoveries, and inspirational explorers through on/off-line networks and platforms.

• Evening of Exploration • Young Explorer Workshops • Exhibits and Events • Social Media in Asia

National Geographic Live was held in 32 cities around the world, 150,000 people attended in 2014

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Partner Program in Asia

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Make a difference for our planet while building awareness and increasing association with one of the most recognized and repected global non-profit organizations.

Cause-Related Marketing Selectively engaging in cause-marketing partnerships to advance public awareness of the projects. All cause marketing must represent a mutual brand fit and result in tangible on the benefits to advance National Geographic’s mission. 

Brand Awareness As a corporate social responsibility, corporate partners join National Geographic partnerships for brand awareness through creating exploration funds, announcing in-kind source supports, and producing stories.

Research Connections By sharing experience in various conventions among corporate and research partners, they can build networkings and knowledges each others, in order to justify their business and research objectives.

• Founding Partner • Corporate Partner • Research Partner • Media Partner

POWER OF PHILANTHROPY Donors to National Geographic generously support our work and make it possible for us to have an impact in the world. Together we are inspiring the next generation of scientists, explorers, and convervationists across Asia.

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National Geographic Asia Foundation for Science and Explorationngs-asia@ngs.org 9F KOTRA/IKP, 7 HeolleungnoSeocho-gu, Seoul, 06792 Korea +82 2 3497-1900. F. -1616

Let’s Change our planet for the better through the power of science, exploration, and storytelling