Galton endowed a research fellowship, ultimately leading to the creation of the Galton Eugenics Laboratory at University College London. This demonstrates his dedication to funding research within the field he pioneered. It is important to note that his eugenics ideas, while seen as philanthropic by Galton at the time, are now ethically problematic.

Upon his death, Galton left a significant portion of his estate to various scientific and educational institutions. These bequests supported research in areas such as statistics, heredity, and anthropology, furthering his commitment to advancing scientific knowledge.