Funder profile
The Sloan Foundation
Focus areas
Advancing access and opportunity in STEM graduate education for U.S. higher education institutions.Identifying and supporting emerging technology sectors, tools, and methods at the intersection of research and technologSupporting core fundamental research across specific domains including Economics, History of Science & Technology, MatteEnhancing public understanding of science, technology, and economics through various media such as books, radio, and podExploratory grantmaking to monitor and support new sectors, tools, and methods within digital technology.STEM EducationGraduate EducationHigher EducationDiversity & InclusionEmerging Technologies
Funder intelligence
Recent trends highlight a strategic focus on increasing access and opportunity in STEM graduate education, coupled with a proactive interest in identifying and funding emerging, often under-resourced, technology and digital research areas. While maintaining a strong commitment to core scientific research and public understanding, the foundation shows a clear emphasis on innovation and broadening participation, primarily targeting U.S. higher education institutions and research organizations.
The Sloan Foundation generally accepts unsolicited proposals, often requiring a Letter of Inquiry (LOI) as an initial step, particularly for specific program initiatives like the STEM Graduate Education program.
Solicitations & opportunities (5)
- Digital Technology - Exploratory Grantmaking in Technology
- Exemplary Pathways to STEM Graduate Education (Higher Education Program) - Call for Letters of Inquiry
- Exploratory Grantmaking in Technology
- Public Understanding Program (Books, Radio, etc.)
- Research - Core Research Programs (Economics, History of Science & Technology, Matter-to-Life, Sloan Digital Sky Survey, Small-Scale Fundamental Physics)