The Julian Schwinger Foundation supports research and educational activities in fields where funding is scarce. Focused on multi-scale physics and phenomena of energy concentration, it prioritizes well-grounded, innovative physics research. The Foundation values merit over applicants' race or religion and insists on high standards of scholarship, creativity, and feasibility in the projects it funds.
The grant program guided by the Julian Schwinger Foundation looks to provide financial support for initiatives and projects that find it challenging to secure funding from other sources. Specifically, the Foundation is interested in backing scientific workshops, conferences, and summer schools that align with Julian Schwinger's interests, such as multi-scale physics. Additionally, there's a focus on improving educational opportunities for students at the undergraduate level and higher. The Foundation evaluates all applications based on merit and has a particular interest in supporting young participants of physics conferences or workshops with funds up to $15,000 per event. It emphasizes a non-discriminatory approach to applicant selection, maintaining high standards of scholarship, creativity, and project feasibility.