Science Philanthropy Alliance
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The Science Philanthropy Alliance works to increase philanthropic support for basic scientific research.
New York, NY
Joined October 2015
As government science funding faces historic cuts, how should philanthropy respond? In a new @SSIReview series developed with @macfound, Alliance President France Córdova outlines 3 strategies for meeting new needs in the research landscape:
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“We are global leaders [in science],” she said. “We should be proud of that. But we didn’t get here by accident. It has taken nearly a century of effort — and it can be undone much faster than we think.” -Alliance President France Córdova in @Forbes
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We are thrilled to congratulate the Leinweber Foundation on today's announcement of the largest-ever philanthropic investment in theoretical physics—a $90 million gift to @UMich, @UCBerkeley, @UChicago, @MIT, and @the_IAS. Learn more:
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Looking forward to today's plenary at #AAASmtg on the future of U.S. science and technology! Science philanthropy plays a vital role in driving discovery and innovation, and we're excited to have our president, France Córdova, be a part of this important conversation.
Don’t miss a key session on shaping the future of U.S. science and technology at the #AAASmtg. Hear from VAST leaders on how to build a globally competitive, 21st-century S&T enterprise. Feb 14 | 5:15 – 6:30 PM📍 Plenary Room, Hynes Convention Center.
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RT @SloanFoundation: Are you a postdoc investigating the implications of AI for the science and research ecosystem? Grants up to $250,000 a….
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A new initiative from Alliance partner @DalioDotOrg is advancing ocean discovery through science, storytelling, and education. Learn more about the groundbreaking @oceanx "Around Africa Expedition":
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RT @SimonsFdn: A new Simons Foundation–funded @Nature article studied the X chromosome to shed light on why women’s brains age better than….
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We're pleased to share that Alliance president France Córdova will be a featured speaker at the 2025 AAAS Annual Meeting! France's plenary session, "A Vision for American Science & Technology" will discuss strategies for advancing science and technology in the U.S. Learn more and
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Explore key philanthropic trends in our article, Reflecting on Trends in Philanthropic Giving in 2024. This piece highlights a significant increase in global ultra-high-net-worth individuals contributing $190 billion in philanthropic gifts in 2022—a 25% increase since 2018.
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In her latest President’s Perspective, Caroline Montojo (@dana_fdn) highlights new initiatives to strengthen public engagement, embed civic science training in STEMM education, and connect researchers with communities.
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Apply for Wellcome’s fungi research funding by January 28:
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Fungi are incredibly resilient organisms that adapt to their environment. Their presence could benefit human health and our perception of the world. @wellcometrust is offering up to £3 million in funding to investigate the mechanisms of fungal adaptation.
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Read the research, published in the Journal for ImmunoTherapy of Cancer, here:.
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2021 Rita Allen Scholar Nicole Scheff recently led a research study providing insight into novel solutions for improving outcomes for cancer patients undergoing immunotherapy.
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The Simons Foundation @SimonsFdn Triangle Program is seeking 15 collaborative teams — each composed of an artist, a scientist, and a curator/art producer — to join the latest iteration of the program focused on the theme of “symmetry.”.
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