5 Universities Get $90 Million Gift For Science Research Amid Federal Cuts

For Oliver Günther, President of the University of Potsdam, the Trump administration's attacks on US universities represent a growing alienation between science and society – including in Germany.

Prebys Foundation launches $7M emergency fund to safeguard biomedical research

San Diego State University is a recipient of emergency support from the Prebys Foundation. (Photo by Chris Stone/Times of San Diego) Prebys Foundation, the county’s largest independent private foundation, has announced a $7 million emergency package to support San Diego’s biomedical research sector amid significant cuts to federal funding for medical and life sciences research. Federal grants, historically covering nearly half of U.S. medical re…

Leinweber Foundation Announces Largest Gift Ever for Theoretical Physics Research

/PRNewswire/ -- The Leinweber Foundation announces today gifts totaling $90 million to establish Leinweber Institutes for Theoretical Physics at four of the...

5 Universities Get $90 Million Gift For Science Research Amid Federal Cuts

Larry Leinweber announces landmark endowment to support early-career scientists in theoretical physics as the Trump administration slashes science funding.

Philanthropist gives $90 million to support theoretical physics research

Leinweber Foundation donation will help fund postdocs and graduate students at multiple institutions