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The Science Foundation is proud to announce our second program!
What would you do with $10,000 for your most intriguing scientific question?
Applications open 9/8, close 10/12!
Posted 9/9/2026
We are delighted to announce our first seven projects that we will fund entirely from your donations!
Check out the winning video pitches and read about our process!
Posted 2/13/2026
The Science Foundation is proud to announce our first program!
Applications are now closed. Thank you for all applications & interest! Winners have been selected! – https://science-foundation.org/what-ifs-2025-winners/ (2/13/2026)
What if… you had 10K in a gift fund at your institution for curiosity-driven science?!
What exciting ideas could you pursue that would expand our collective knowledge about the natural world?
What spicy fusion could you make with your current work and another discipline?
What would you do to explore your curiosity?!
Applications open 11/10, close 12/15
***DEADLINE EXTENDED TO Dec 15, 2025 midnight Pacific Time***
Are you science faculty or a science teacher? We’re seeking reviewers for our fast, fun review process in Dec or Jan.
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