Physics research grants place priority on cutting edge research.
In the broad field of physics, grants are available for everything from research in hydrology to the funding of nuclear physics accelerator facilities. The United States government awards dozens of grants across all fields of science, while independent societies like the American Geological Union also offer financial assistance. The Science and Technology Facilities Council of the United Kingdom, for those living or researching across the pond, is very generous with physics research support.
Science and Technology Facilities Council
The Science and Technology Facilities Council of the UK is generous in its support of physics research.
The United Kingdom's Science and Technology Facilities Council awards a handful of grants for research in the areas of experimental and theoretical particle physics and particle astrophysics. Acceptance of grant proposals is contingent upon novel research of the highest scientific merit that will either be an invaluable contribution to world physics or put the UK at the forefront of particle physics research. Accepted proposals will have research paid for in full, including up to £50,000 for equipment.
Science and Technology Facilities Council
Polaris House
North Star Avenue
Swindon
SN2 1SZ 44-01793-442000
stfc.ac.uk
The Horton Research Grant
The Horton Research Grant awards those who research the physics of water.
As awarded by the American Geological Union, the Horton Research Grant helps fund doctorate research in the area of hydrology and water resources, including the physics of hydrology. Applicants must submit a title page, executive summary, statement of purpose, detailed budget, and two letters of recommendation. Proposals will be judged based on adapted criteria of the National Science Foundation, the primary tenet of which is the study's merit in advancing knowledge within and across scientific fields. Awards are available in varying amounts, though they are commonly given at $10,000.
American Geophysical Union
2000 Florida Avenue, NW
Washington, DC 20009
800-966-2481
hydrology.agu.org
Nuclear Physics
The Department of Energy funds Nuclear Physics Accelerator Facilities.
The United States Department of Energy awards the Research and Development for Next Generation Nuclear Physics Accelerator Facilities. Priority will be given to proposals considered compelling by the physics community. Applications will be submitted to a peer review, which will base their decision on the scientific merit of the project, the appropriateness of the proposed method, the competency of applicant's personnel and adequacy of proposed resources, and the reasonableness and appropriateness of the proposed budget. The total budget for available grants is $2 million, though amounts vary based on the need and merit of a given project.
U.S. Department of Energy
1000 Independence Ave., SW
Washington, DC 20585
1-800-dial-DOE
202-586-4403
science.doe.gov
Theoretical Physics
Funding for theoretical physics can be found through the National Science Foundation.
The National Science Foundation offers grants for theoretical physics research in the following fields: atomic, molecular, and optical physics; nuclear theory; elementary particle theory; mathematical physics; astrophysics and cosmology theory; gravitational theory; and theoretical plasma physics. Interdisciplinary grants are also offered. The purpose of the grant is to support the development of qualitative and quantitative understanding of fundamental physical systems. In addition to research, the grant supports activities like visitor programs.
The National Science Foundation
4201 Wilson Boulevard
Arlington, VA 22230
703-292-5111
800-877-8339
nsf.gov
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