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Foundational Questions Institute
Focus areas
Fundamental Physics ResearchCosmology and AstrophysicsPhilosophy of Physics and ScienceQuantum Foundations and InformationInterdisciplinary Approaches to Foundational QuestionsFoundational PhysicsQuantum GravityCosmologyPhilosophy of PhysicsTheoretical Physics
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FQXi consistently supports fundamental, theoretical research in physics, cosmology, and related philosophical inquiries without significant geographic restrictions. They primarily fund academic researchers at universities and research institutions globally, with a focus on fostering interdisciplinary collaboration.
FQXi typically operates through specific calls for proposals, often requiring a Letter of Intent (LOI) before a full application. While they may accept unsolicited inquiries, their primary mechanism is targeted solicitations.