Despite recent "advances, scientific innovation today is too often defined by new use cases for existing technologies or refining previous advancements, rather than the creation of entirely new fields of discovery." - & in
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The Science Philanthropy Alliance works to increase philanthropic support for basic scientific research.
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Philanthropy plays an important role in the science funding mix. spoke to 4 scientists about how they acquired philanthropic funding and what it has enabled them to accomplish.
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Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion in Science and Health Lead at , Dr. Lilian Hunt (), tells us about a framework to improve #inclusive research policies and its potential impact on future research design.
Looking for an opportunity to provide analysis of both science and philanthropy? We're hiring a Research Analyst to support the Alliance’s advising work developing and communicating a robust evidence base for advising activities.
sciencephilanthropyalliance.org/jobs/research-
There is ample opportunity for philanthropic funders to increase their engagement with support for MSIs in transformative & sustained ways.
Alliance fellow Daren Ginete reviews gaps in science philanthropy towards Minority-Serving Institutions.
Read ➡️sciencephilanthropyalliance.org/science-philan
"Bringing #Chemistry, #Physics and #Computing to #Life"
Apply for a new grant award - Ideas Lab workshop to be held June 19-24, 2022 in Prague 🇨🇿
Deadline: January 31, 2022
#nonequilibriumPhysics #artificialLife #alife #biologicalChemistry
templetonideaslab.umbc.edu
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📢 We’ve got a new funding call opening soon!
If you’re interested in funding for research on the impacts of #ClimateChange on health, sign up to our research newsletter to get updates on the call ⤵️
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Tomorrow is the / panel at : “The Big Conversation: Appetite for Construction”! The panel will explore the bright side of science & will be followed by a reception celebrating all 2023 Sloan/Sundance award winners
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Can’t keep up with all the advances in #CRISPR technology? reviews the last 10 years of this powerful gene editing tool and offers a blueprint for its future. ow.ly/jupM50Mx1Ku
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Funding research that’s inclusive in both design and practice can lead to equitable health solutions and interventions.
Wellcome's helped develop an inclusive policy framework to enable this 👇
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We are proud to be a recipient of the John Templeton Foundation Character through Community grant. We look forward to collaborating with with a focus on cultivating relationship- and character-rich cultures in youth-serving organizations.
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We’re thrilled to congratulate the 23 winners of our Character Through Community funding competition!
The winners will collectively receive just over $20M in funding to advance character development in a variety of contexts.
Learn about them here: bit.ly/3VH8lsi
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One enduring and provocative question: where did it all come from? The planets, the stars, and, of course, us?
“SEARCHING: Our Quest For Meaning In The Age Of Science” is a new 3-part series hosted by physicist and grantee Alan Lightman.
Learn more:
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Join us in celebrating #ImagingTheFuture Week!
Are you part of the imaging community? 🙋🏻♀️🙋🏿🙋🏼♀️🙋🏾♀️🙋🏽 Share what you’re working on + where you’re located ⤵️
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2022 #LaskerEssay Contest winner Hussain Lalani of talks about who inspires him.
Find out what this year’s topic will be in two weeks!
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Submit a question to our panel of experts for an upcoming #RFBreakthrough: Implementing Climate Action in America’s Cities.👇 We will be discussing #climatejustice and how the Inflation Reduction Act can be implemented in communities across the US.
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Next week, January 25, is #WomensHealthResearchDay. In the lead-up to this day, learn more about SWHR's history as a leader in #womenshealth #research since its founding in 1990: swhr.org/about/history/
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Using a new technique called multi-omic microsampling, Stanford Medicine researchers can measure thousands of protein, fat and metabolic molecules from a single drop of blood.
#MedTwitter #Research
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Thank you to the Sol Goldman Charitable Trust for its $1.5 million grant to fund a four-part research project at Salk to explore connections between the gut, brain, and immune system in search of new therapies for patients with multiple sclerosis (MS).
salk.edu/news-release/s
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The NORDP Consultant Program is growing! We are thrilled to announce 6 new members who will join NORDP's existing team of consultants working to increase the diversity of our national research ecosystem. Learn more about the newest consultants here:
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We're adding two new research development positions to our team . Take a look--Lincoln is a great place to live, work and play!
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Submit your video by February 10, 2023.
Send us a 60-second video featuring #NSERC- or -funded research. You could win one of six cash prizes!
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#STEM #STEAM #SciComm #IYBSSD2022
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Machine learning & neural theory are creating new research opportunities in the world of neuroscience & social behavior. This piece highlights @SCglobalbrains' findings.
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"These organizations created a new culture in neuroscience – one where it was okay to talk to the public about your work & why it was important. We showed there is value in... taking the time to increase public understanding of #neuroscience."
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Alliance President France Córdova joins The Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists as a new Board of Sponsors member.
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Happy New Year! Start 2023 right by staying in and streaming some short science films. There are over 60 available for free on the #ScienceandFilm site. Watch the films at:
scienceandfilm.org/projects/watch
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We work to accelerate science by building
💻 Technology for scientists
🤝🏾 Interdisciplinary collaborations
🧪 Research partnerships
Learn how we build #TechForTheFuture + our work with researchers & engineers doing awesome science ➡️ czi.co/AnnualLetter
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“Practice giving in every area of life... Give thoughtful, well-reasoned advice. Give thanks. Give attention. Give prizes & honors. If you are lonely give. If you are bored, give. Take on charitable jobs.” -Sir John Templeton,
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Looking for some visual inspiration to kickstart your #NewYear? The curated a collection of awe-inspiring images captured by researchers from their 20 institutes.
Science is beautiful; see for yourself.
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⬇️ Funding Opportunity ⬇️
The ’s Patient Care Program offers five fellowship programs in diagnostic excellence. Two of the fellowship applications open this January.
Learn more below.
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#HBCUs are "important to not only nurture & prepare students for the future, but also provide intellectual engagement, confidence, & experiences curated specifically for young Black adults.” -Dr. Andrea Lewis for discussing the .
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The will accept nominations for the 2023 #Lasker Awards through Monday, February 6, 2023. There are three categories for the 2023 Lasker Awards: Basic Research, Clinical Research, and Special Achievement.
Nominate today:
Astrobiologist on early exposure to science in .
"Science is crucial in opening the world for a child. The most important audience for scientists is children. They are immensely curious, observant, & willing to soak in new information."
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⬇️ Fellowship Opportunity ⬇️
The has expanded the #AzrieliFellowsProgram to allow applications from Ph.D. graduates from any country.
Learn more about the fellowship here: ow.ly/yx9h50M7yQR
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Julia Gillard of the notes that 's leadership enabled Wellcome to "achieve remarkable growth, realising ambitions in science & health on a scale not previously possible."
Dr. Farrar will become the 's new Chief Scientist. ow.ly/GZLO50M7yI1
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Recently memorialized in portrait format, France Córdova's tenure at the was filled with significant contributions to the science & engineering enterprise. Including overseeing the discovery of the first image of a black hole. 🌌 🔭
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Plant genome engineering allows scientists to "manipulate plants even more precisely. But knowing what to engineer & manipulate is where the basic science comes in. We have to understand what controls the traits that we want to improve."
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Want to work for the initiative, ? They are looking for a scientific communications manager responsible for developing and managing all content on SFARI’s website.
See the full job description here: ow.ly/CW2S50M51iF
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"If there is a line between fundamental science & applications, it’s unlikely to be straight. Instead, it will probably resemble a drawing of a maze, with plenty of circles, U-turns & dead ends... Basic research must be allowed to thrive."
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