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 by the Julian Schwinger Foundation is designed to fund research and educational activities in areas traditionally underfunded. It places a special emphasis on multi-scale physics, including energy concentrating phenomena, but remains open to all proposals grounded in rigorous physics research. The program encourages daring and innovative projects, assessing applications based on merit alone. The process involves submitting a Letter of Inquiry through a Declaration of Intent, followed by an invitation-only full proposal, ensuring that only projects aligning with the Foundation's priorities and standards receive consideration.