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Heising-Simons Foundation Grant for Science Events and Gatherings is sponsored by Heising-Simons Foundation. This program supports scientific meetings in astronomy, physics, and climate science, with funding ranging from $20,000 to $80,000 per award. In-person events must be held in the United States and focus on scientific research.
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