Science Grants (Curiosity-Driven Science Initiative, Emergent Phenomena in Quantum Systems Initiative, Experimental Physics Investigators Initiative, Green Chemistry Initiative, Symbiosis in Aquatic Systems Initiative)

Science Grants (Curiosity-Driven Science Initiative, Emergent Phenomena in Quantum Systems Initiative, Experimental Physics Investigators Initiative, Green Chemistry Initiative, Symbiosis in Aquatic Systems Initiative) is sponsored by Gordon and Betty Moore Foundation. This opportunity supports mission-aligned projects and measurable outcomes.

Former-foundation president, Harvey Fineberg, and chairman emeritus and co-founder, Gordon Moore, discuss the Statement of Founders’ Intent with staff.

Environmental Conservation Conservation and Markets Initiative Wildfire Resilience Initiative Curiosity-Driven Science Initiative Emergent Phenomena in Quantum Systems Initiative Experimental Physics Investigators Initiative Green Chemistry Initiative Symbiosis in Aquatic Systems Initiative Fostering pathbreaking scientific discovery and a vibrant ecosystem for science.

Courtesy of Bob Paz, chip that contains optofluidicmicroscope “Our support of science stems from Gordon’s background and interests. Expanding knowledge is both intellectually satisfying and often of practical value. The rate of expansion of knowledge can be increased by funding potentially high-impact areas that do not fit conventional funding sources.

” - The Statement of Founders’ Intent Reflecting the beliefs of our founders, we believe in the inherent value of science and treasure the sense of wonder that comes from finding out how the world – and universe – work. Our science grantmaking enables pioneering technological advances and scientific discoveries and promotes a robust ecosystem for science.

Our grantmaking advances knowledge through developing new technologies, supporting imaginative researchers and creating collaborations at the frontiers of traditional scientific disciplines. We accelerate the pace of research by moving nimbly and supporting grantees to take risks with their ideas. We also seek to foster public engagement with science and to strengthen the role science plays in society.

Average Grant Term (Months) Cultivating a scientifically minded public.

Curiosity-Driven Science Initiative Advancing fundamental research to solve key unresolved challenges in known materials and to pioneer the next generation of quantum material systems Emergent Phenomena in Quantum Systems Initiative Advancing the frontier of experimental physics Experimental Physics Investigators Initiative The Green Chemistry Initiative is a seven-year, $93.

4 million initiative aiming to transform the trajectory of basic research in green chemistry. Green Chemistry Initiative Accelerating progress in scientific research, environmental conservation and patient care Investigating how symbioses function, evolve and influence aquatic ecosystems. Symbiosis in Aquatic Systems Initiative Unlocking mysteries about the nature of the universe Creating positive outcomes for future generations.