The WINGS WorldQuest flag is recognized as a symbol of excellence in discovery and knowledge, and certifies the significance of its carrier's endeavor.
To be eligible for a flag, you must:
Be over the age of 18.
Be proficient in English writing or have reliable access to someone who can type your email correspondence, updates, and Flag Report in English.
Be leading an expedition with original research within the next 12 months, but no sooner than 6 weeks from the date you submit your application.
Be able to provide us with photos that are not under a confidentiality contract if you are partnered with an organization that may require such a contract (i.e., Nat Geo).
Note: This does not apply to photographs held by certain national parks, such as the Galapagos Islands. We understand that they have a strict publication policy.
If you are a student, you must be in a PhD program (we do not award grants to undergraduates or MA students).
Note: While Flags are sometimes awarded to PhD students leading data-collection expeditions to supplement their original research, WINGS is not a source of funding for PhD programs. We do not fund PhD lab-based research.
We do not fund:
Student tuition.
Students taking part in school-led trips.
Undergraduates or MA students.
Paying participants on tours.
Strictly lab-based research.
Flag Carrier Awards are partnerships between WINGS and the women that join our global community. All recipients are required to:
Participate in social media before, during (based on availability), and after your expedition.
Fulfill our media requirements, including a series of short videos during your expedition.
Provide bi-monthly updates during (based on availability) your expedition.
Complete a Flag Report within three months of the end of your expedition.
Return your WINGS Flag within two weeks of the end of your expedition.
All applications are assessed on a case-by-case basis. We maintain the right to use our discretion. If you have any other questions about the Flag Carrier Program, please email our Flag Carrier Program Manager, Emilie Welles, at ewelles@wingsworldquest.org.
Please click here to review our Frequently Asked Questions.
