March 06, 2023 This Small but Mighty Research Hub Is Expanding. Here’s Who’s Helping Make That Happen March 06, 2023/ Paul Karon Since 1963, Salk Institute scientists have been advancing our knowledge of cancer, aging, infectious disease and more. With a new seven-year, $750 million fundraising goal, the aim is to grow both its facilities and research ranks.Read More
February 13, 2023 A Top Science Funder Wants to Keep Ukraine's Scientists at the Blackboard February 13, 2023/ Paul Karon The war in Ukraine offers scope for funders to draw on their strengths to assist the embattled nation. For the Simons Foundation, that means helping Ukraine's physicists, biologists and other scientists continue their work.Read More
October 11, 2022 Taking on Paralysis, the Christopher & Dana Reeve Foundation Seeks to "Care and Cure" October 11, 2022/ Mike Scutari Once viewed as the “graveyard of neuroscience,” the field of spinal cord injury has made headway thanks to the Christopher & Dana Reeve Foundation. We check in with two leaders to discuss challenges and opportunities.Read More
September 27, 2021 How a Massive Science Funder Gives Biomedical Researchers Leeway to Work as They Choose September 27, 2021/ Paul Karon The Howard Hughes Medical Institute awards one the most sought-after paychecks in the biomedical research field: $9 million over seven years, no strings attached. It’s spending $300 million on the latest round.Read More
October 03, 2019 New Study Finds Meager Giving to Women and Girls’ Groups October 03, 2019/ Julia Travers Despite increased attention to gender equity, a new index finds that U.S. women’s and girls’ groups receive just a tiny sliver of overall charitable donations. Which issues receive the most support? And why is giving in this space so lackluster? Read More