Science & the Big Questions / Character Development / Freedom & Free Enterprise / Exceptional Cognitive Talent & Genius / Genetics

In the charter establishing his Foundation, the late Sir John Templeton set out his philanthropic intentions under several broad headings. These Core Funding Areas continue to guide our grantmaking as we work to find world-class researchers and project leaders to share in our pursuit of Sir John’s dynamic, contrarian, forward-looking vision.
A number of topics—including creativity, freedom, gratitude, love, and purpose—can be found under more than one Core Funding Area. The Foundation welcomes proposals that bring together these overlapping elements, especially by combining the tools and approaches of different disciplines:

Science & the Big Questions
- Mathematical & Physical Sciences
- Life Sciences
- Human Sciences
- Philosophy & Theology
- Science in Dialogue

Character Development

Freedom & Free Enterprise

Exceptional Cognitive Talent & Genius

Genetics (The Foundation’s engagement with this Core Funding Area is still in its early stages, and we are not currently accepting unsolicited proposals on genetics. The only current opportunity for support in this area is through our Funding Priority, “Can Genetically Modified Crops Help to Feed the World?”)

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