Civic Science Resources for Racial Equity

Recognizing the need to increase the power of science and science engagement to serve the public good, civic science seeks…
Report Calls for Strengthening Science Engagement Fellowships through New Connections and Inclusion

The COVID-19 pandemic and its disproportionate impact on African American and Indigenous communities in the United States has highlighted the…
Ming Li: Uncovering the Immune System’s Ability to Halt Tumors

Ming Li’s love of science began at an early age growing up in rural China. His grandparents were farmers,…

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We invest in big ideas in science and civil society. We support discoveries in their earliest stages that will ultimately improve human health, democracy and understanding. We seek out curiosity, collaboration, leadership and courage, knowing that the first steps in solving complex problems are steps into the unknown—and they are rarely taken alone.

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We support early-career biomedical scholars doing pioneering research. We seed innovative approaches to fostering informed civic engagement. And we develop knowledge and networks to make philanthropy go further.