Foundational Questions Institute (FQXi): Physics of Information: Request for Proposals

FQXi requests proposals for rigorous research on the Physics of Information both in physics and also in
related fields including cosmology, astrophysics, mathematics, computer science, complex systems,
biology, and neuroscience. Funded research will address this gap between research and technological
progress on information science on one side, and active study of the true physical nature of information
on the other. It will also seek to help develop a common understanding of the different types of

information and the roles they play. Most importantly, the research supported by this program should

have significant implications for our understanding of the major questions across many scientific

disciplines, and address the deep or ultimate nature of reality. An initial proposal is requested,

consisting of a 300-500 word summary, a draft budget, and CV.
Funding: grants totaling about $3.0M will be given for projects up to two years in duration.
http://www.fqxi.org/grants/large/initial
RFP: http://www.fqxi.org/data/documents/2013-Request-for-Proposals.pdf