Funding search · Gordon E and Betty I Moore Foundation · grants

Gordon E and Betty I Moore Foundation: all 4,004 grants

Largest first · $1.46B across 2020–2024 · back to the overview

$295,000
Bscs Science Learning · Colorado Springs, CO · 2020
In support of platform development for citizen and community science projects and tools for analyzing data, sharing findings and participating in scientific inquiry.
$294,847
California Institute of Technology · Pasadena, CA · 2022
In support of the laboratory of dr. Joseph falson, which will pursue synthesis of ultrapure oxides and halides by molecular beam epitaxy.
$293,167
University of Pittsburgh · Pittsburgh, PA · 2022
In support of improving existing automated acoustic sensing methods and expanding the application of these tools to fundamental movement ecology questions.
$293,063
Sorbonne Universite · 2024
To support developing new tools, methods, and resources for aquatic symbiosis model systems.
$292,000
Regents of the University of Michigan · Ann Arbor, MI · 2023
To study the galaxy's cosmic ray history by identifying and characterizing tracks made by neutrinos in rocks buried within the earth.
$291,731
World Resources Institute · Washington, DC · 2020
In support of Phase I of the New Climate Economy Initiative.
$291,386
The Chancellor Masters and Scholars of Cambridge · 2020
In support of developing new protein analysis and quantum-sensing methods to explore interactions between a photosynthetic alga and its coral host.
$290,000
Regents of the University of California · Santa Barbara, CA · 2020
In support of elucidating how symbiotic interactions facilitated the origin of the eukaryotic life form.
$289,000
Trustees of Princeton University · Princeton, NJ · 2024
To understand rules that govern growth of one closed-shell molecular material atop another, in the absence of strong covalent and/or ionic bonding.
$288,814
Climate and Wildfire Institute · Pleasanton, CA · 2024
In support of a tahoe sierra select pilot to achieve results by key indicators (spark) project in california, usa.
$288,387
National Academy of Sciences · Washington, DC · 2024
To support a workshop convocation and proceedings that take stock of research advances and articulate field agenda and priorities.
$288,000
Multiplier · San Francisco, CA · 2024
In support of the development, field testing, manufacturing and dissemination of sensor-based kits and platforms for education, conservation, and scientific purposes.
$286,897
Nature Conservancy · Arlington, VA · 2024
To support traceability and monitoring tools for full transparency of soy supply chains.
$286,636
Cornell University · Ithaca, NY · 2024
In support of investigations of strongly correlated materials and exotic quantum fluids using scanning tunneling microscopy and spin noise spectroscopy.
$286,354
Coastal States Stewardship Foundation · Washington, DC · 2020
To support the Mid-Atlantic Regional Council on the Ocean.
$286,327
Rutgers the State University of New Jersey · Piscataway, NJ · 2023
In support of experimental investigations of superconductivity and strongly correlated electronic phases in graphene and other atomically thin materials.
$286,211
Trustees of Princeton University · Princeton, NJ · 2020
To support new concepts and technologies to advance knowledge about aquatic symbioses.
$286,000
Purdue University · West Lafayette, IN · 2023
To pioneer techniques for observing and controlling nuclear spins in ultra-thin, two-dimensional materials, consequently enabling the creation of high-precision quantum sensors and long-lasting quantum memories.
$285,376
The Board of Trustees of the University of Illinois · Champaign, IL · 2024
In support of experimental research to explore charge dynamics in quantum materials, such as metals that exhibit strange-metal behavior and superconductors, using electron scattering and spectroscopy techniques.
$285,000
New York Public Radio · New York, NY · 2022
In support of the writing, editing, and production of radiolab podcast episodes that will creatively delve into unique basic science explorations for public consumption.
$283,461
Regents of the University of California · Santa Barbara, CA · 2023
In support of experimental research aimed at investigating correlated topological phases in atomically thin materials using a suite of nanofabrication, electrical measurement and scanning probe techniques.
$282,268
Regents of the University of California · Santa Cruz, CA · 2024
To determine atomic species and quantum state dynamics of point defects in two-dimensional materials which are a promising platform for future quantum information processing.
$281,377
The Board of Trustees of the University of Illinois · Champaign, IL · 2022
In support of the development of photon- and gated- scanning tunneling microscopy capable of monitoring non-equilibrium electron dynamics and quantum critical phenomena in atomically thin materials.
$281,250
Kobenhavns Universitet · 2024
To support new concepts and technologies to advance knowledge about aquatic symbioses.
$280,000
New York Public Radio · New York, NY · 2023
In support of the writing, editing, and production of radiolab podcast episodes that will creatively delve into unique basic science explorations for public consumption.
$280,000
Board of Regents of the University of Wisconsin System · Madison, WI · 2022
In support of scientific research by dr. Chang-beom eom aiming to control stoichiometry and point defects in complex oxide epitaxial thin film materials and heterostructure interfaces.
$280,000
Cornell University · Ithaca, NY · 2022
In support of scientific research by dr. Darrell schlom aiming to synthesize odd-parity topological superconductors and higher-temperature multiferroic materials.
$280,000
Massachusetts Institute of Technology · Cambridge, MA · 2022
In support of scientific research by dr. Joseph checkelsky on realizing "toy models" of exotic electronic structure in real materials, namely isolated kagome layers and lieb and dice lattices.
$280,000
Regents of the University of California · Berkeley, CA · 2022
In support of scientific research by dr. James analytis exploring the synthesis of novel materials with electrically or magnetically active properties that arise due to strong quantum interactions and low symmetries.
$280,000
The Pennsylvania State University · University Park, PA · 2022
In support of scientific research by dr. Cui-zu chang, improving synthesis methods for high-temperature quantum anomalous hall (qah) insulators and qah/superconductor hybrid structures.
$280,000
Trustees of Princeton University · Princeton, NJ · 2022
In support of scientific research by dr. Leslie schoop to explore the synthesis of layered magnetic materials, correlated topological materials, and novel two-dimensional materials.
$280,000
Trustees of Princeton University · Princeton, NJ · 2022
In support of scientific research by dr. Robert cava to explore the "molecules in metals" model for magnetic and electronic materials, new superconducting high entropy alloys, and the hydrothermal method for iridate gro… read allIn support of scientific research by dr. Robert cava to explore the "molecules in metals" model for magnetic and electronic materials, new superconducting high entropy alloys, and the hydrothermal method for iridate growth. less
$280,000
University of Tennessee · Knoxville, TN · 2022
In support of scientific research by dr. David mandrus on quantum spin liquid materials, the spintronic functionalities of magnetic weyl semimetals, and tuning magnetic states of materials with electrical currents.
$280,000
University System of Maryland · College Park, MD · 2022
In support of scientific research by dr. Johnpierre paglione aiming to improve the protocols and techniques for synthesizing quantum materials and accelerate materials discovery via machine learning techniques.
$280,000
World Wildlife Fund · Washington, DC · 2020
To garner broad stakeholder support to the conservation of the Argentinian Chaco Biome and to create an enabling environment for conversion-free commodities.
$279,745
Regents of the University of California · Berkeley, CA · 2023
In support of the development and applications of a novel real- and momentum-space electron microscope with an unprecedented combination of high energy, momentum and spatial resolutions, and a capability to monitor non-… read allIn support of the development and applications of a novel real- and momentum-space electron microscope with an unprecedented combination of high energy, momentum and spatial resolutions, and a capability to monitor non-equilibrium electron dynamics. less
$279,000
Humboldt-Viadrina Governance Platform Ggmbh · 2020
To increase transparency in fisheries management and seafood supply chains by increasing the number of national governments who are formal members of and/or have publicly committed to the Fisheries Transparency Initiati… read allTo increase transparency in fisheries management and seafood supply chains by increasing the number of national governments who are formal members of and/or have publicly committed to the Fisheries Transparency Initiative. less
$278,510
Bering Sea Elders Group · Anchorage, AK · 2024
To support tribally led protection of the northern bering sea.
$277,870
Genome Research Limited · 2024
To support genome sequencing of aquatic organisms that live in symbiotic association and to enable collaborative communities of researchers to analyze the data.
$277,797
Nature Conservancy · Arlington, VA · 2020
To support research and testing for climate ready fisheries.
$277,376
Washington University · St Louis, MO · 2024
To develop a long-lived quantum memory based on spin-states of single electrons trapped in vacuum above solid neon in a cryogenic environment, providing new approaches to quantum error correction and quantum computing.
$275,000
Associacao Civil Instituto Escolhas · 2024
To combat the expansion of wildcat mining in the amazon region and advocate for a regulatory framework that responds to the emerging challenges associated with the global demand for transition minerals from brazil.
$275,000
Raven Respecting Aboriginal Values and Environmental Needs · 2024
In support of the conservation legal strategies.
$275,000
Associacao Civil Instituto Escolhas · 2023
To combat the expansion of wildcat mining in the amazon region and advocate for a regulatory framework that responds to the emerging challenges associated with the global demand for transition minerals from brazil.
$275,000
Aria Strategic Communications Llc · Sewickly, PA · 2022
To continue to facilitate and guide the ngo tuna forum members toward targeted, consistent engagement with the seafood industry and regional fisheries management organizations to improve the health of tuna stocks.
$275,000
Ocean Foundation · Washington, DC · 2022
To support outreach and education for fisheries science and management and ocean habitat conservation.
$275,000
Indian Law Resource Center · Washington, DC · 2020
To improve conditions for consolidation of indigenous lands through building the capacity of indigenous organizations to advance territorial integrity.
$275,000
Multiplier · San Francisco, CA · 2020
In support of the National Science Policy Network and training the next generation of scientists and engineers in the service of science.
$275,000
Ocean Conservancy · Washington, DC · 2020
In support of advancing regional ocean planning.
$274,978
The Ohio State University · Columbus, OH · 2024
To synthesize high-power attosecond (10-18 s) optical pulses of light, which will enable attosecond time-resolved measurement and control of relativistic laser-plasma interactions and strong-field quantum electrodynamic… read allTo synthesize high-power attosecond (10-18 s) optical pulses of light, which will enable attosecond time-resolved measurement and control of relativistic laser-plasma interactions and strong-field quantum electrodynamics. less
$274,500
Florida State University Research Foundation · Tallahassee, FL · 2022
To tackle challenging long-standing problems in quantum and classical turbulence research fields using levitated superfluid liquid helium drops and liquid helium flow apparatus.
$274,000
Indiana University · Bloomington, IN · 2024
To develop special-purpose quantum hardware and a framework of associated algorithms to study molecular and condensed-phase dynamics problems of fundamental importance to reactive chemistry and catalysis.
$273,375
Wellesley College · Wellesley Hills, MA · 2023
To support the development and construction of a novel particle physics readout system called q-pix that will enhance the sensitivity of liquid noble element detectors used in the search for physics beyond the standard … read allTo support the development and construction of a novel particle physics readout system called q-pix that will enhance the sensitivity of liquid noble element detectors used in the search for physics beyond the standard model. less
$272,353
Regents of the University of Minnesota · Minneapolis, MN · 2024
To realize and investigate experimentally bloch-like hamiltonians in two, three and higher dimensions using josephson devices, and assess their topological properties.
$272,052
Alaska Marine Conservation Council · Homer, AK · 2023
In support of protecting the health and resilience of alaska's bering sea.
$271,963
President and Fellows of Harvard College · Cambridge, MA · 2020
To support new concepts and technologies to advance knowledge about aquatic symbioses.
$270,777
Bering Sea Elders Group · Anchorage, AK · 2024
To support local constituencies to secure protections for u.s. Arctic ocean ecosystems.
$270,618
Trustees of Princeton University · Princeton, NJ · 2023
To study of the effect of stability on high reynolds number turbulent boundary layers (for example the atmospheric boundary layer and the flow under the ice sheets) which are of critical important to weather and climate… read allTo study of the effect of stability on high reynolds number turbulent boundary layers (for example the atmospheric boundary layer and the flow under the ice sheets) which are of critical important to weather and climate models. less
$270,000
Aid for Threatened Wildlife - Frankfurt Zoological Society Peru · 2024
To support the effective management of bahuaja sonene national park, peru through improved surveillance and control and the promotion of conservation-compatible economic activities in its buffer zone.
$270,000
California Institute of Technology · Pasadena, CA · 2024
In support of the laboratory of dr. Joseph falson, which will pursue synthesis of ultrapure oxides and halides by molecular beam epitaxy.
$270,000
William Marsh Rice University · Houston, TX · 2024
To support the development of optical cavities that allow creation of new hybrid states of matter through strong light-matter coupling in the terahertz spectral region.
$270,000
Code for Science and Society · Portland, OR · 2020
In support of a data science conference fund to administer awards for events in the data science community.
$269,475
University of Chicago · Chicago, IL · 2020
To support the development of shared legal resources to facilitate health data sharing for machine learning research.
$268,500
Numfocus · Austin, TX · 2020
In support of analyzing barriers to participation in the open software community as a means to increase the diversity of individuals attracted to and retained in scientific computing.
$268,190
Regents of the University of California · Berkeley, CA · 2020
In support of the development and applications of a novel real- and momentum-space electron microscope with an unprecedented combination of high energy, momentum and spatial resolutions, and a capability to monitor non-… read allIn support of the development and applications of a novel real- and momentum-space electron microscope with an unprecedented combination of high energy, momentum and spatial resolutions, and a capability to monitor non-equilibrium electron dynamics. less
$267,942
Trustees of Columbia University in the City of New York · New York, NY · 2023
To support structural and optical characterization of lepidopteran wings to discover novel materials and structures for bio-inspired designs and the development of unconventional techniques to fabricate bio-inspired nan… read allTo support structural and optical characterization of lepidopteran wings to discover novel materials and structures for bio-inspired designs and the development of unconventional techniques to fabricate bio-inspired nanomaterials. less
$267,118
University of Central Florida Research Foundation · Orlando, FL · 2024
To develop processes for controlled creation of patterns of sub-10 nm defects essential to manipulate densities of states in semiconductors which will transform fundamental understanding of defect-mediated processes.
$267,000
Coalition for Trust in Health and Science · Washington, DC · 2023
In support of addressing and mitigating mistrust and misinformation across the health and science ecosystems.
$266,096
World Forest Id Association · Boulder, CO · 2024
To test the use case of stable isotope ratio analysis and trace element analysis for animal protein product origins.
$266,000
University of New Mexico · Albuquerque, NM · 2024
To probe the fundamental limits of precision measurement and spectroscopy with diamond nitrogen-vacancy centers.
$266,000
Colorado School of Mines · Golden, CO · 2022
To search for new physics in the fundamental symmetries of nature through the precision detection of ultra-low-energy nuclear recoils generated from nuclear beta decay using superconducting tunnel junctions.
$265,600
Johns Hopkins University · Baltimore, MD · 2022
In support of the development of novel techniques for investigations of emergent properties of quantum materials using linear and nonlinear terahertz spectroscopy.
$264,480
Research Foundation of the City University of New York · New York, NY · 2024
To understand the emergence of unconventional properties in a class of open shell conjugated polymers, including intrinsic electrical conductivity, ground state paramagnetism, and broad continuum light absorption.
$264,137
Trustees of Princeton University · Princeton, NJ · 2022
To study of the effect of stability on high reynolds number turbulent boundary layers (for example the atmospheric boundary layer and the flow under the ice sheets) which are of critical important to weather and climate… read allTo study of the effect of stability on high reynolds number turbulent boundary layers (for example the atmospheric boundary layer and the flow under the ice sheets) which are of critical important to weather and climate models. less
$263,365
New York University · New York, NY · 2020
To support developing new tools, methods, and resources for aquatic symbiosis model systems.
$263,096
Regents of the University of California · Berkeley, CA · 2024
In support of the development and applications of a novel real- and momentum-space electron microscope with an unprecedented combination of high energy, momentum and spatial resolutions, and a capability to monitor non-… read allIn support of the development and applications of a novel real- and momentum-space electron microscope with an unprecedented combination of high energy, momentum and spatial resolutions, and a capability to monitor non-equilibrium electron dynamics. less
$263,078
Arizona Board of Regents · Tucson, AZ · 2022
To design and fabricate a novel ultralight lens for use in future large aperture wide-field space telescopes.
$262,915
Board of Regents of the University of Wisconsin System · Madison, WI · 2023
To support the refinement, implementation, and dissemination of quality measures to improve the diagnosis of interval colorectal cancer.
$262,626
The Exploratorium · San Francisco, CA · 2024
In support of a science fellow to support development of changing coastlines public exhibits and programming.
$260,843
University of Central Florida Research Foundation · Orlando, FL · 2023
To develop processes for controlled creation of patterns of sub-10 nm defects essential to manipulate densities of states in semiconductors which will transform fundamental understanding of defect-mediated processes.
$260,000
The Board of Trustees of the University of Illinois · Champaign, IL · 2024
In support of developing a double angle-resolved photoemission spectroscopy instrument capable of detecting entangled pairs of electrons and revealing the nature of electron correlations in a variety of quantum material… read allIn support of developing a double angle-resolved photoemission spectroscopy instrument capable of detecting entangled pairs of electrons and revealing the nature of electron correlations in a variety of quantum materials. less
$260,000
William Marsh Rice University · Houston, TX · 2023
To support the development of optical cavities that allow creation of new hybrid states of matter through strong light-matter coupling in the terahertz spectral region.
$260,000
Trustees of Columbia University in the City of New York · New York, NY · 2022
In support of developing new experimental techniques for rapid in-situ tuning of moir superlattices, by creating van der waals materials in which the twist angle between the atomic layers can be precisely controlled by … read allIn support of developing new experimental techniques for rapid in-situ tuning of moir superlattices, by creating van der waals materials in which the twist angle between the atomic layers can be precisely controlled by external electrical signals. less
$259,500
Fauna and Flora International · 2023
In support of harnessing the collective expert knowledge of the global community to identify key gaps and opportunities to advance the study of movement ecology.
$259,000
University of Vermont and State Agricultural College · Burlington, VT · 2024
To investigate the photonic and optoelectronic properties of stacked microcavity organic light emitting diodes constituting one dimensional photonic crystals.
$259,000
University of Chicago · Chicago, IL · 2023
To develop and build a new, flexible data acquisition system suitable for a variety of applications in remote field and space environments, where the power, access, and environmental constraints are severe.
$258,000
The Board of Trustees of the Leland Stanford Junior University · Stanford, CA · 2024
To develop a new experimental toolbox for efficiently generating quantum entanglement in arrays of atomic qubits by strongly coupling the atoms to photons in superconducting resonators.
$258,000
President and Fellows of Harvard College · Cambridge, MA · 2022
In support of theoretical investigations of emergent phenomena in quantum materials.
$257,949
University of Pittsburgh · Pittsburgh, PA · 2023
In support of improving existing automated acoustic sensing methods and expanding the application of these tools to fundamental movement ecology questions.
$256,110
Ocean Foundation · Washington, DC · 2023
To support the eurasian conservation fund.
$256,000
Oklahoma State University · Stillwater, OK · 2024
To identify the fluid mechanism responsible for the production of infrasound in tornados and utilize this understanding to improve processes for issuing tornado warnings in regions with hilly terrain.
$256,000
University of Oregon · Eugene, OR · 2023
In support of developing novel mathematical and conceptual models that consider symbiont variation and symbiont transmission in the evolution of aquatic symbioses.
$255,250
Washington University · St Louis, MO · 2022
To support investigation of the physics of quantum spin liquids in devices based on atomically thin materials, by developing complementary thermodynamic and spectroscopic experimental probes specifically for micron-size… read allTo support investigation of the physics of quantum spin liquids in devices based on atomically thin materials, by developing complementary thermodynamic and spectroscopic experimental probes specifically for micron-sized samples. less
$253,644
University of Central Florida Research Foundation · Orlando, FL · 2022
To develop processes for controlled creation of patterns of sub-10 nm defects essential to manipulate densities of states in semiconductors which will transform fundamental understanding of defect-mediated processes.
$253,479
Regents of the University of California · Santa Barbara, CA · 2022
In support of ultrasensitive spatially resolved measurements of the electrical transport in "strange metals and theoretical frameworks to guide and interpret these measurements.
$253,375
Wellesley College · Wellesley Hills, MA · 2024
To support the development and construction of a novel particle physics readout system called q-pix that will enhance the sensitivity of liquid noble element detectors used in the search for physics beyond the standard … read allTo support the development and construction of a novel particle physics readout system called q-pix that will enhance the sensitivity of liquid noble element detectors used in the search for physics beyond the standard model. less
$253,000
Smithsonian Institution · Washington, DC · 2020
In support of the development and dissemination of online community research guides for youth to help learn about biodiversity and sustainability and use science to inform action.
$252,047
Pacific Forest Trust · San Francisco, CA · 2023
In support of a select pilot to achieve results by key indicators (spark) project in upper sacramento.
$251,989
University of Washington · Seattle, WA · 2022
In support of elucidating how symbiotic interactions facilitated the origin of the eukaryotic life form.
$251,985
Board of Regents of the University of Wisconsin System · Madison, WI · 2023
In support of research to develop novel biocompatible chelation methods for scandium isotopes.