The Country's Oldest Science Philanthropy Plays the Long Game by Supporting Young Scientists

The Country's Oldest Science Philanthropy Plays the Long Game by Supporting Young Scientists

The Research Corporation for Science Advancement has been funding science research for more than a century. Here are five takeaways on how the funder works, from an interview with President Daniel Linzer.

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The Importance of Funding Quantum Physics, Even in a Pandemic

The Importance of Funding Quantum Physics, Even in a Pandemic

The Perimeter Institute, a center for theoretical physics backed by public and private funds, has opened a new research hub to study quantum matter. Leaders say COVID-19 has made donors more aware of the need to fund basic science.

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The Mix of Private and Public Funds That Built a Physics Powerhouse

The Mix of Private and Public Funds That Built a Physics Powerhouse

The Perimeter Institute is a renowned research center devoted entirely to theoretical physics. Launched with funds from a single donor, one secret to its success has been a robust combination of government funds and philanthropy. 

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