Programs

Structure

The Foundational Questions Institute, FQxI, is an international group of scientists, mathematicians, and philosophers in physics, cosmology, and other scienti$c $elds questioning the foundations of science, along with outreach specialists. FQxI seeks answers to foundational questions in these disciplines.

Our programs are at the core of the Institute and work in concert to accomplish FQxI’s goals. FQxI’s programs include but are not limited to,

• Zenith Grants: RFPs open to international researchers and outreach specialists and offer multi-year grants to investigate the foundations of science.
• Events: FQxI curates special gatherings focused on small workshops and talks, as well as opportunities for Members and special invitees to discuss and collaborate.
• Fulcrum Grants: These small grants of up to $15K enable Members opportunities for workshop development, collaborations, travel to present papers, and more.
• Competitions: This program inspires active discussion and excitement from the general public, professionals, and Members with themes that explore the foundations of science integral to our deep understanding of reality.
• QSpace: FQxI’s online platform hosts engaging content to increase public understanding of known and future discoveries in the foundational sciences and the potential implications for our worldview. Growth and change are a natural part of FQxI’s scientific mission and trajectory. When new programs are launched, the goal remains: to enable and share research on foundational questions. 

Growth and change are a natural part of FQxI’s scientific mission and trajectory. When new programs are launched, the goal remains: to enable and share research on foundational questions.