Science Philanthropy Alliance

The Science Philanthropy Alliance works to increase philanthropic support for basic scientific research.

[Science Philanthropy Alliance @SciPhilOrg]

We're proud to share our 2024 Annual Report, A Decade of Discovery, reflecting on 10 years of impact and the path ahead. Explore how we’re advancing science through visionary philanthropy: https://t.co/esFYLEqdZK

[Science Philanthropy Alliance @SciPhilOrg]

We're excited to share our new Science Philanthropy Indicators Report, an interactive, data-driven look at the role of private giving in the U.S. scientific landscape. Learn more and explore the report: https://t.co/VrBssgEjCR

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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: https://t.co/E84IKpCg5r

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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 https://t.co/rFx8B8gCWf

[Science Philanthropy Alliance @SciPhilOrg]

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: https://t.co/gzN4IrLGhK

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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.

[AAAS @aaas]

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

https://t.co/dSv3t5uYBd

[Sloan Foundation @SloanFoundation]

Are you a postdoc investigating the implications of AI for the science and research ecosystem? Grants up to $250,000 available for early-career researchers in the social sciences and humanities, read more and apply at here: https://t.co/pLn8w1Pe3F

[Science Philanthropy Alliance @SciPhilOrg]

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": https://t.co/hNY8GmwQl9

[Simons Foundation @SimonsFdn]

A new Simons Foundation–funded @Nature article studied the X chromosome to shed light on why women’s brains age better than men’s. Learn more: https://t.co/cGr2Z0qzMi #science #neuroscience #aging @DenaDubal

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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 register: https://t.co/M12DU69tV3 @AAASmeetings #AAASmtg

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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.

Special thanks to Strategic Communications Consultant Rose-Marie Brandwein for her contributions in co-authoring with Alliance Strategy Director Kate Lowry.

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Read more: https://t.co/T37ZoZSvTn
#CivicScience #ScienceDiscovery #STEMM

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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: https://t.co/SJDjyoBZzw

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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.

[Science Philanthropy Alliance @SciPhilOrg]

Read the research, published in the Journal for ImmunoTherapy of Cancer, here:

https://t.co/Hcb4nKQ3mI

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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.