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We envision a world where science is bold, collaborative and provides well-researched solutions for planetary challenges.

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Approach

Within each of our focus areas, we organize scientific support through programs and projects.

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Through these vehicles, we aim to:

  • Accelerate ground-breaking research

    Support researchers using new technologies to make high-impact science possible and easier to achieve

    Provide resources for prototyping, testing, and scaling of new technologies

  • Elevate high-risk, under-funded work

    Identify scientists pursuing hypotheses that wouldn’t otherwise be funded

    Share knowledge with and convene international networks to drive scientific progress

  • Work across traditional academic boundaries

    Bring together scientists from diverse disciplines and networks to address specific challenges

    Create a tight-knit network through the exchange of ideas and resources among researchers and technologists worldwide

Schmidt Sciences is part of the philanthropic organizations and initiatives created and funded by Eric and Wendy Schmidt to work toward a healthy, resilient, secure world for all.

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