How much funding does Julian Schwinger Foundation for Physics Research Grant provide?

Julian Schwinger Foundation for Physics Research Grant provides US $200,000 in funding.

When is the deadline for Julian Schwinger Foundation for Physics Research Grant?

This grant has a rolling deadline or the deadline has not been announced.

Julian Schwinger Foundation for Physics Research Grant

Julian Schwinger Foundation For Physics

Foundation Grants for Science Research

Funding Amount

US $200,000

Deadline

Rolling / Open

Grant Type

Foundation

Can we apply?

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Other requirements

Grants are for undergraduate research projects.
Among other pertinent information, the DoI should state the novel idea brought to the respective field of research and what distinguishes the project from competitors' works.
JSF also welcomes requests for supporting young participants of physics conferences or workshops (up to $15,000 per event).

Not eligible / not funded

Not eligible: The recipient of a JSF grant cannot receive a salary payment from the grant award.
Not eligible: Usually, JSF grants do not have an overhead (indirect costs) component.
Not eligible: Rare exceptions are possible with strong justification.
Not eligible: No overhead, no salary for the grant recipient.

Overview

The Julian Schwinger Foundation for Physics Research Grant supports innovative research in physics, particularly projects that may lack funding from other sources. Grants are aimed at undergraduate research and can provide up to $100,000 per year for two years. The foundation values creativity and feasibility in proposals, encouraging groundbreaking ideas that push the boundaries of physics. Additionally, funding is available for young participants at relevant workshops and conferences.

NOTE:
Letter of Inquiry - Submit a Declaration of Intent. The DoI provides the information that the Board of Directors needs to decide whether a grant proposal should be invited.Full Proposal - Invite Only - Your Declaration of Intent will be processed, and you may be asked to provide further information or submit a grant proposal.
Are you pushing the boundaries of physics?
The Julian Schwinger Foundation (JSF) is looking for innovative research and educational initiatives that cannot secure funding from other sources.
What we fund:

High-Priority: Projects in multi-scale physics, such as energy concentration phenomena.

Open to All: JSF values creativity, scholarship, and feasibility. We seek well-founded, daring physics proposals in any area with relevance to experiments.
Scope of Funding: $100k per year for 2 years.
Event Support: Grants are available for supporting undergraduate research or young participants at workshops, conferences, and summer schools.

Eligibility

Grants are for undergraduate research projects.Among other pertinent information, the DoI should state the novel idea brought to the respective field of research and what distinguishes the project from competitors' works.JSF also welcomes requests for supporting young participants of physics conferences or workshops (up to $15,000 per event).

Ineligibility

The recipient of a JSF grant cannot receive a salary payment from the grant award.Usually, JSF grants do not have an overhead (indirect costs) component. Rare exceptions are possible with strong justification.No overhead, no salary for the grant recipient.