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The Science Foundation @sciencefoundation.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

Applications are now open! science-foundation.org/what-ifs-202... ; 10 x $10k gifts, apps close 10/12 We are partnering with experiment.com for our application process this cycle to improve process and open to public support post-cycle; we're looking forward to what you're all doing!

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The Science Foundation @sciencefoundation.bsky.social · 09/09/2026

@sciencefoundation.bsky.social is proud to announce our second program, What Ifs 2026! What if… you had 10K in a gift fund for curiosity-driven science? Apply to “What Ifs…?” science-foundation.org/what-ifs-202... Applications open 9/21, close 10/12

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The Science Foundation @sciencefoundation.bsky.social · 14/08/2026

Upcoming science funding alert! @sciencefoundation.bsky.social is gearing up for our next "What Ifs", apps open September 8th! Broadly like our 2025 competition, 3-min video describing what you would do w/ (up to) $10k in unrestricted funds, Interested? - forms.gle/qEcpYBDNfHEQ...

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NASASpaceflight.com @nasaspaceflight.com · 01/04/2026

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The Science Foundation @sciencefoundation.bsky.social · 14/02/2026

@sciencefoundation.bsky.social is delighted to announce our first seven What Ifs projects that we will fund entirely from your donations! Our projects span from predatory-prey learning under heat to archaea to deep earth life; check them out! science-foundation.org/what-ifs-202...

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The Science Foundation @sciencefoundation.bsky.social · 16/12/2025

Applications for SciFdn’s 2025 What Ifs are now closed. Thank you everyone who submitted! The curiosity and breadth of applications floored our team We received 66 applications! We're screening now & are convening panels for Jan. Stay tuned for opportunities to observe & participate! - SciFdn team

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Venkatesh Srinivas @signalvsnoise.bsky.social · 02/12/2025

#GivingTuesday! This year, I've helped start @sciencefoundation.bsky.social to fund basic science; curiosity-first vs application-first, our deepest, most human endeavour I believe so deeply I've given >$20k & am matching $25k through EOY - $13.8k to go Please join science-foundation.org/donate/

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The Science Foundation @sciencefoundation.bsky.social · 27/11/2025

Thank you to our 22 applicants so far to our first What Ifs... program! Our team has decided to extend the application deadline to Dec 15th, so please consider applying and/or spreading the word! Details linked here: science-foundation.org/what-ifs-2025/

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The Science Foundation @sciencefoundation.bsky.social · 16/11/2025

Cosmos Watch Party! Black Friday (11/28) 6pm PST! 45 years ago Carl Sagan opened - “The cosmos is all that is, all that was, or all that will ever be" Come watch w/ @sciencefoundation.bsky.social! We’ll stream together & chat with scientists! Bring snacks, get cozy; RSVP forms.gle/MEmjAvFp4nK8...

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The Science Foundation @sciencefoundation.bsky.social · 11/11/2025

Applications are now open! forms.gle/jWgWc5eZJncK... Are you science faculty or a science teacher? We’re seeking reviewers for our review process in Dec or Jan: science-foundation.org/what-ifs-202...

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The Science Foundation @sciencefoundation.bsky.social · 03/11/2025

@sciencefoundation.bsky.social is proud to announce our first program! What if… you had 10K in a gift fund at your institution for curiosity-driven science? Apply to “What Ifs…?” science-foundation.org/what-ifs-2025/ Applications open 11/10, close 12/1

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Kate Marvel @drkatemarvel.bsky.social · 28/09/2025

my takeaway from climate week nyc is that "climate storytelling" is a little too much "we must reimagine our deepest souls in relationship to mother nature and the moral abyss of the polycrisis into which we must now stare" and not enough "ok but get a heat pump"

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The Science Foundation @sciencefoundation.bsky.social · 17/09/2025

Good morning! New SciFdn article dropped, 'Science Is It's Own Reward' scifdn.substack.com/p/science-is... (Why the Science Foundation has chosen to support basic science)

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Venkatesh Srinivas @signalvsnoise.bsky.social · 02/09/2025

We're building a nonprofit to fund basic science! Traditional RFP / grant review process, broad eligibility; small grants (at first), fast review, broad domains. We're aiming for a first round of grants this fall - support us at science-foundation.org/donate, let's make this happen!

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