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Terms of Use | Privacy Policy | Creative Commons  1661 Page Mill Road, Palo Alto, CA 94304 | 650-213-3000 | Media Inquiries: [email protected]   Grantee Portal Login   Follow Us ◈ Interior Pages — 59 pages crawledInitiative Strategy Detail About Our Founders Our Grantmaking Our Finances Our Operations Working at Moore Contact Us Founders' Intent Guiding Principles Our Approach Principles of DEI Staff and Trustees Careers Former-foundation president, Harvey Fineberg, and chairman emeritus and co-founder, Gordon Moore, discuss the Statement of Founders’ Intent with staff.     Programs Environmental Conservation Science San Francisco Bay Area   Andes-Amazon Initiative Arctic Ocean Initiative Conservation and Markets Initiative Wildfire Resilience Initiative   Curiosity-Driven Science Initiative Emergent Phenomena in Quantum Systems Initiative Experimental Physics Investigators Initiative Green Chemistry Initiative Moore Inventor Fellows Symbiosis in Aquatic Systems Initiative Thirty Meter Telescope     Conservation Informal Science   Grants Grantees Grantee Portal Grantee Resources Past Work   Programs Learning About News Search Toggle navigation Programs Program Overview Environmental Conservation Science San Francisco Bay Area Grants Grantees Grantee Portal Grantee Resources Past Work Environmental Conservation Andes-Amazon Initiative Arctic Ocean Initiative Conservation and Markets Initiative Wildfire Resilience Initiative Science Curiosity-Driven Science Initiative Emergent Phenomena in Quantum Systems Initiative Experimental Physics Investigators Initiative Green Chemistry Initiative Moore Inventor Fellows Symbiosis in Aquatic Systems Initiative Thirty Meter Telescope San Francisco Bay Area Conservation Informal Science Learning About Foundation Overview Our Founders Our Grantmaking Our Finances Our Operations Working at Moore Contact Us Founders' Intent Guiding Principles Our Approach Principles of DEI Staff and Trustees Careers News Moore Foundation Headquarters 1661 Page Mill Road, Palo Alto, CA 94304 View Map Emergent Phenomena in Quantum Systems Initiative Fostering the development of disruptive tools and methods by a collaborative, interdisciplinary community. Twisted bilayer graphene; courtesy of Pablo Jarillo-Herrero Emergent Phenomena in Quantum Systems Initiative Fostering the development of disruptive tools and methods by a collaborative, interdisciplinary community. Emergent Phenomena in Quantum Systems Initiative Fostering the development of disruptive tools and methods by a collaborative, interdisciplinary community. Courtesy of Lindsay France and Kyle Shen, Cornell ARPES system Emergent Phenomena in Quantum Systems Initiative Fostering the development of disruptive tools and methods by a collaborative, interdisciplinary community. A representation of data visualization of quantum states of electrons on the surface and edge of grey arsenic crystal obtained using a scanning tunneling microscope. Credit: M. Z. Hasan, Princeton. Emergent Phenomena in Quantum Systems Initiative Fostering the development of disruptive tools and methods by a collaborative, interdisciplinary community. Image credit: Yazdani Lab, Princeton Advancing fundamental research to solve key unresolved challenges in known materials and to pioneer the next generation of quantum material systems Quantum materials are systems in which quantum mechanical effects — such as entanglement and topology — manifest at macroscopic scales, giving rise to exotic electronic, magnetic and optical properties. Understanding and controlling quantum phenomena in materials not only advances our knowledge of the fundamental laws of nature but also lays the foundation for future quantum technologies.   Since 2013, the Emergent Phenomena in Quantum Systems Initiative has accelerated the discovery of novel materials and pioneering investigations into their quantum properties. Work by initiative grantees has led to profound discoveries. They have introduced an exciting array of new materials, novel phenomena and innovative concepts to the community, including pioneering contributions in twistronics, kagome materials and nickelate superconductors. These successes highlight how investing in bold, discovery-driven research can catalyze radical shifts in our understanding.   In 2025, the foundation approved a 10-year, $230 million extension of the initiative. Over the next decade, we will employ three core strategies — talent, tools and engineered matter, and ecosystem — to drive progress in the field. We anticipate the development of disruptive tools, methods and concepts by a collaborative, interdisciplinary community.  The new phase of the initiative will focus on four broad research thrusts — high-priority scientific opportunities expected to propel the field to the next transformative stage.  Create “quantum metamatter” — hybrid material systems obtained by integrating dissimilar materials and harnessing external stimuli — as novel platforms for quantum emergence.  Develop tools capable of providing direct insights into the correlated motion of electrons in materials.  Design tools and methods for direct probing of quantum entanglement in materials.  Develop tools and methods to understand, predict and control emergent phenomena in materials driven far from equilibrium.  Our aim is to inspire researchers, help labs attract top talent, encourage large-scale and long-term institutional investments and offer strong incentives to pursue cross-sector and cross-disciplinary collaborations. Along the way, we expect unexpected discoveries and spillover innovations.  Learn More share Help spread the word. Send Sending... Message sent Thank you for sharing. Close IMPACT STATEMENT Transform understanding of complex quantum phenomena in materials by overcoming technical, conceptual, and cultural barriers to progress. KEY DATA POINTS Materials hide a universe of complexity Quantum entanglement is not only a cornerstone of quantum computing and communication, but also a fundamental property of many solid-state systems. Unlocking its role in these materials requires the development of new experimental tools. first award Jun 2013 grants to date $196,110,956 Help us spread the word. If you know someone who is interested in this field or what we are doing at the foundation, pass it along. Get Involved Help spread the word. Send Sending... Message sent Thank you for sharing. Close SUPPORTING MEDIA Application Portal: Experimental Investigators   How To Discover Weird New Particles | Emergent Quantum Quasiparticles   Related Staff Amalia Fernandez Panella, Ph.D. Program Officer, Emergent Phenomena in Quantum Systems Dušan Pejaković, Ph.D. Program Director, Emergent Phenomena in Quantum Systems Trity Pourbahrami Communications Officer Thi Truong Operations Associate, Emergent Phenomena in Quantum Systems Recent News Show More Recent Grants   Show More   © 2026 Gordon and Betty Moore Foundation. Terms of Use | Privacy Policy | Creative Commons   1661 Page Mill Road, Palo Alto, CA 94304 | 650-213-3000 | Media Inquiries: [email protected]   Grantee Portal Login   Follow Us Cookie Consent by Popupsmart Website Initiative Strategy Detail About Our Founders Our Grantmaking Our Finances Our Operations Working at Moore Contact Us Founders' Intent Guiding Principles Our Approach Principles of DEI Staff and Trustees Careers Former-foundation president, Harvey Fineberg, and chairman emeritus and co-founder, Gordon Moore, discuss the Statement of Founders’ Intent with staff.     Programs Environmental Conservation Science San Francisco Bay Area   Andes-Amazon Initiative Arctic Ocean Initiative Conservation and Markets Initiative Wildfire Resilience Initiative   Curiosity-Driven Science Initiative Emergent Phenomena in Quantum Systems Initiative Experimental Physics Investigators Initiative Green Chemistry Initiative Moore Inventor Fellows Symbiosis in Aquatic Systems Initiative Thirty Meter Telescope     Conservation Informal Science   Grants Grantees Grantee Portal Grantee Resources Past Work   Programs Learning About News Search Toggle navigation Programs Program Overview Environmental Conservation Science San Francisco Bay Area Grants Grantees Grantee Portal Grantee Resources Past Work Environmental Conservation Andes-Amazon Initiative Arctic Ocean Initiative Conservation and Markets Initiative Wildfire Resilience Initiative Science Curiosity-Driven Science Initiative Emergent Phenomena in Quantum Systems Initiative Experimental Physics Investigators Initiative Green Chemistry Initiative Moore Inventor Fellows Symbiosis in Aquatic Systems Initiative Thirty Meter Telescope San Francisco Bay Area Conservation Informal Science Learning About Foundation Overview Our Founders Our Grantmaking Our Finances Our Operations Working at Moore Contact Us Founders' Intent Guiding Principles Our Approach Principles of DEI Staff and Trustees Careers News Moore Foundation Headquarters 1661 Page Mill Road, Palo Alto, CA 94304 View Map Curiosity-Driven Science Initiative Teacher assisting two young students with building a Foldscope at a workshop in Senegal; Image courtesy of Hillary Duff, Foldscope Curiosity-Driven Science Initiative Two women inspect foliage in Yerba Buena, CA during a bioblitz; image courtesy of iNaturalist Curiosity-Driven Science Initiative Three women crouch down to photograph and add an observation to the iNaturalist app using their mobile phone during a bioblitz; Image courtesy of Tony Iwane, iNaturalist Curiosity-Driven Science Initiative Scientist Shah Shelbe solders FieldKit sensor wires; Image courtesy of Shah Selbe Curiosity-Driven Science Initiative Prakash Lab prototype "lab on a chip", winner of the 21st Century Chemistry Set Competition; Image courtesy of George Korir Cultivating a scientifically minded public. The Curiosity-Driven Science Initiative aims to increase active engagement with and in science through catalytic investments in design and development of experiences that enable youth and their communities to draw on curiosity to ask questions, use and pursue evidence, and solve problems in areas that matter to them. We hypothesize that these activities — the hallmarks of scientific exploration — combined with the right tools can empower ordinary people to do extraordinary things. Alongside our grantees and partners, we aim to expand access to the meaningful experiences that give rise to exploration, with explicit intent towards reaching youth who have been historically underrepresented in the sciences. Addressing this gap in opportunities to experience and engage in authentic science is critical for cultivating science interest, developing scientific and evidence-based reasoning practices, contributing to understandings of the natural world, experiencing the joy of discovery, and building confidence that one can ask and pursue questions and figure things out. Why this work matters Most of the foundation’s Science Program grantmaking seeks to unleash scientists’ curiosity at the cutting edge of select scientific fields to accelerate the quest for new knowledge. A much smaller fraction of the foundation’s work attends to the enabling conditions required for science to flourish. This initiative is a response to the need to nourish the future vitality of science. Our vision has science occupying a central and steadfast place in the fabric of society. This vision hinges upon a curious and open-minded citizenry that values science, respects its judgments, and turns to evidence-based decision-making in personal, professional, and civic arenas. We recognize that having a thriving science enterprise in this country requires earning the public’s support for science and inspiring the next generation to pursue it. The Curiosity-Driven Science Initiative’s slice of this larger vision is motivated by research that speaks to the value of experience and active engagement in science for sparking and developing interests, building skills and confidence, and seeding trust in science. Key principles The Curiosity initiative is grounded in these key principles: Science-rich experiences provide a foundation for future engagement and learning. Exploring the natural world matters: getting your hands dirty, taking things apart, and questioning how things work or what contributes to inconsistencies fuels meaningful and sustained engagement with science. Community and out-of-school settings provide good contexts for science-rich engagement. Ongoing research confirms the importance of out-of-school opportunities for promoting scientific curiosity, problem solving, and solidifying life-long interests in science. Pursuing science more locally — in one’s backyard, in one’s community, in areas of one’s concerns —can lead to greater interest and deeper, more sustained engagement. Youth should be a critical audience for science engagement efforts. We focus on opportunities for youth because it is far easier to keep them interested, engaged and curious about science and the natural world than to re-engage adults who have been turned off from science. Moreover, today’s youth are the decision makers and problem solvers of the not-too-distant future; some of them will become tomorrow’s scientists, but all of them are tomorrow citizens. Initiative strategies Specific strategies include: Develop and disseminate tools, experiences, and resources that enable broad participation in science, promote curiosity, and engender problem-solving. Advance efforts and partnerships that support deep engagement in science by youth and communities historically underrepresented in the sciences. Catalyze and expand collaborations and networks to support implementation, dissemination and scale. Target research and evaluation to better understand what is effective, for whom, and under what conditions.       share Help spread the word. Send Sending... Message sent Thank you for sharing. Close IMPACT STATEMENT Enhancing opportunities for active public engagement with science as a means to help cultivate a curious and an open-minded public that appreciates, values and uses science. KEY DATA POINTS Curiosity is a driving force for science for everyone Focus on design, development, and dissemination of science-rich experiences. first award Sep 2019 grants to date $70,644,600 Help us spread the word. If you know someone who is interested in this field or what we are doing at the foundation, pass it along. Get Involved Help spread the word. Send Sending... Message sent Thank you for sharing. Close SUPPORTING MEDIA WSJ: Better data, cheaper tech promise to unlock nature's secrets   Operation Outbreak   Introducing Foldscope: The Paper Microscope   Related Staff Caitlin Cobb Communications Officer Janet Coffey, Ph.D. Program Director, Science Jennifer Frazier, Ph.D. Program Officer, Science Heather Lindsay Program Associate, Science Tupou Tongilava Communications Manager Recent News Show More Recent Grants   Show More   © 2026 Gordon and Betty Moore Foundation. 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Terms of Use | Privacy Policy | Creative Commons   1661 Page Mill Road, Palo Alto, CA 94304 | 650-213-3000 | Media Inquiries: [email protected]   Grantee Portal Login   Follow Us Cookie Consent by Popupsmart Website Environmental Conservation About Our Founders Our Grantmaking Our Finances Our Operations Working at Moore Contact Us Founders' Intent Guiding Principles Our Approach Principles of DEI Staff and Trustees Careers Former-foundation president, Harvey Fineberg, and chairman emeritus and co-founder, Gordon Moore, discuss the Statement of Founders’ Intent with staff.     Programs Environmental Conservation Science San Francisco Bay Area   Andes-Amazon Initiative Arctic Ocean Initiative Conservation and Markets Initiative Wildfire Resilience Initiative   Curiosity-Driven Science Initiative Emergent Phenomena in Quantum Systems Initiative Experimental Physics Investigators Initiative Green Chemistry Initiative Moore Inventor Fellows Symbiosis in Aquatic Systems Initiative Thirty Meter Telescope     Conservation Informal Science   Grants Grantees Grantee Portal Grantee Resources Past Work   Programs Learning About News Search Toggle navigation Programs Program Overview Environmental Conservation Science San Francisco Bay Area Grants Grantees Grantee Portal Grantee Resources Past Work Environmental Conservation Andes-Amazon Initiative Arctic Ocean Initiative Conservation and Markets Initiative Wildfire Resilience Initiative Science Curiosity-Driven Science Initiative Emergent Phenomena in Quantum Systems Initiative Experimental Physics Investigators Initiative Green Chemistry Initiative Moore Inventor Fellows Symbiosis in Aquatic Systems Initiative Thirty Meter Telescope San Francisco Bay Area Conservation Informal Science Learning About Foundation Overview Our Founders Our Grantmaking Our Finances Our Operations Working at Moore Contact Us Founders' Intent Guiding Principles Our Approach Principles of DEI Staff and Trustees Careers News Moore Foundation Headquarters 1661 Page Mill Road, Palo Alto, CA 94304 View Map Environmental Conservation Our Environmental Conservation Program balances long-term conservation with sustainable use. We protect critical ecosystems. We establish models for collaboration that can be replicated and expanded around the globe. And we seek to create lasting change in how land, freshwater and coastal marine ecosystems are managed. Courtesy of Michael Webster Healthy ecosystems sustain us. They offer food and clean water, supply medicines and raw materials and provide for the livelihoods of those who make their living from the land or sea. If managed well, they can continue to support people and communities for generations to come. In every project we undertake, we listen. We actively work with grantees to coordinate multiple partners, integrate diverse points of view and adapt to changing circumstances. In partnership with communities, businesses, governments, NGOs and others, we strive to ensure that fisheries, forests and other ecosystems remain healthy, resilient and productive.  program area Environmental Conservation Total Number of Grants 1,814 Average Grant Term (Months) 24 Cumulative Grant Amounts $2,511,506,225 Our Work   Since 2001, we’ve helped conserve over 400 million hectares in the Amazon — an area more than 10 times the size of California. And we’re not yet done.   Learn More Andes-Amazon Initiative   Our Marine Conservation: Arctic Ocean Initiative supports productive and biodiverse ecosystems and sustainable fisheries.   Learn More Arctic Ocean Initiative   Aligning markets with conservation-minded approaches to sustain a healthy planet.   Learn More Conservation and Markets Initiative   We support healthy and resilient ocean ecosystems that will sustain future generations.   Learn More Past Work: Marine Conservation Initiative   Securing healthy ecosystems and communities   Learn More Wildfire Resilience Initiative Help us spread the word. Creating positive outcomes for future generations. Learn More Help spread the word. Send Sending... Message sent Thank you for sharing. Close Recent News Show More   © 2026 Gordon and Betty Moore Foundation. Terms of Use | Privacy Policy | Creative Commons   1661 Page Mill Road, Palo Alto, CA 94304 | 650-213-3000 | Media Inquiries: [email protected]   Grantee Portal Login   Follow Us Cookie Consent by Popupsmart Website From individual discovery to shared momentum About Our Founders Our Grantmaking Our Finances Our Operations Working at Moore Contact Us Founders' Intent Guiding Principles Our Approach Principles of DEI Staff and Trustees Careers Former-foundation president, Harvey Fineberg, and chairman emeritus and co-founder, Gordon Moore, discuss the Statement of Founders’ Intent with staff.     Programs Environmental Conservation Science San Francisco Bay Area   Andes-Amazon Initiative Arctic Ocean Initiative Conservation and Markets Initiative Wildfire Resilience Initiative   Curiosity-Driven Science Initiative Emergent Phenomena in Quantum Systems Initiative Experimental Physics Investigators Initiative Green Chemistry Initiative Moore Inventor Fellows Symbiosis in Aquatic Systems Initiative Thirty Meter Telescope     Conservation Informal Science   Grants Grantees Grantee Portal Grantee Resources Past Work   Programs Learning About News Search Toggle navigation Programs Program Overview Environmental Conservation Science San Francisco Bay Area Grants Grantees Grantee Portal Grantee Resources Past Work Environmental Conservation Andes-Amazon Initiative Arctic Ocean Initiative Conservation and Markets Initiative Wildfire Resilience Initiative Science Curiosity-Driven Science Initiative Emergent Phenomena in Quantum Systems Initiative Experimental Physics Investigators Initiative Green Chemistry Initiative Moore Inventor Fellows Symbiosis in Aquatic Systems Initiative Thirty Meter Telescope San Francisco Bay Area Conservation Informal Science Learning About Foundation Overview Our Founders Our Grantmaking Our Finances Our Operations Working at Moore Contact Us Founders' Intent Guiding Principles Our Approach Principles of DEI Staff and Trustees Careers News Moore Foundation Headquarters 1661 Page Mill Road, Palo Alto, CA 94304 View Map From individual discovery to shared momentum Attendees at the 2025 Quantum Imaging, Sensing, and Metrology convening. by: Rebecca Ju March 9, 2026   Every scientific advance begins with an individual journey: a question that won’t let go, a moment when persistence pays off, a new way of seeing an old problem. One way the Moore Foundation’s Science Program supports these moments is through funding individual research efforts outside of major initiatives. This grantmaking approach allows the Foundation to nimbly fund work that is high risk, ambitious, and sometimes deliberately unconventional. In this space, researchers are encouraged to take intellectual leaps and explore novel approaches to push forward the leading edge of discovery. While these projects often begin as individual journeys, no story of discovery unfolds in isolation. To foster interdisciplinary connections, exploratory discussion, and a sense of community, the Moore Foundation relies on the power of convenings. Over the past three years, the Quantum Imaging, Sensing, and Metrology convenings have brought together a wide range of Moore Foundation science grantees. These projects are intentionally independent, yet they share a common goal: leveraging quantum physics to deepen our understanding of living systems. Breadth as a catalyst for discovery This grantee community is intentionally broad. Physicists developing electron-based imaging tools engage with biologists studying molecular processes in cells, alongside theorists probing quantum coherence and engineers designing new sensing platforms. Many of the most compelling ideas discussed at the convening emerged from simple exchanges across fields. Attendees at a presentation during the 2025 convening. Zhaowei Liu, a principal investigator developing novel imaging methods for hydration shells, recalls being the lone engineer in a room full of biologists. He posed a straightforward question: If water is so important, why don’t you study it more directly? The answer was equally simple: We don’t have the tools. The biannual structure of the convenings creates repeated opportunities for researchers to engage with colleagues outside their home disciplines, allowing ideas and relationships to develop over time. After connecting at the first convening, Mohammed Hassan  and Moh El-Naggar's groups began collaborating, with El-Naggar’s lab providing cable bacteria samples as biological systems for Hassan’s ultrafast electron transport research. Two years later, they returned to present the first results from their joint experiment. The convening also reflects breadth across career stages. Students, postdocs, early-career investigators, and field veterans share tables, present lightning talks, and engage in discussion on equal footing. This intergenerational mix brings fresh perspectives into conversation with deep experience, reinforcing a culture where ideas are free-flowing and questions are always welcome. A sandbox for exploration Grantees at the convening expressed appreciation for the freedom offered by the Moore Foundation’s funding model. Though these projects share an overarching trajectory, their independence allows each research team to tackle a novel and distinct question. Complementing the more structured, long-term focus of Moore Foundation Initiatives, this approach creates room for researchers to venture into new directions as the science evolves. This freedom fosters a sense of play — where creativity is not only allowed, but essential for accelerating progress. At the same time, the work remains oriented around a shared north star: relevance to biological understanding. The result is a constellation of new approaches, including novel imaging modalities, sensing strategies, and experimental frameworks that collectively expand what is possible. One hallmark example of this creative freedom is Mark Kasevich’s work on quantum electron microscopy, a bold and ambitious effort that pushes the boundaries of both engineering and physics. By introducing quantum control of the electron source, the Kasevich group aims to image biological samples in a way that preserves information while dramatically reducing damage. This explorative mindset can yield innovation not only through new technologies, but also through new ways of thinking. Mert Yuksel, a postdoctoral researcher in the Roukes Lab, presented a particularly compelling experiment that, in principle, could have been performed decades ago. What made it new was not the technology itself, but the creative reimagining of what existing methods could do — a reminder that breakthroughs often emerge from fresh perspective as much as from new innovation. Science as a story sustained by trust A unique addition to the 2025 convening was a keynote address and early-career workshop led by award-winning science journalist Miles O’Brien, which invited participants to reflect on their roles in telling the story of science. O’Brien urged attendees to view themselves as narrators of their own stories, stating that “Some of the best science communication today is coming directly from scientists themselves.” Miles O'Brien speaking during the keynote address. In a field as technically challenging as quantum physics, both scientists and communicators often struggle with the task of bridging the gap between the research and the real world. However, O’Brien’s sessions created space for open, face-to-face conversation, allowing participants to explore how their work is driven by deeply human motivations — curiosity, persistence, and the drive to explore the unseen. As conversations unfolded, a core thread emerged across the myriad projects presented. Though the research focuses on fundamental scientific discovery, it also lays the groundwork for future advancements with real human impact — from less invasive medical imaging to more efficient solar cells. Understanding this long horizon of discovery, O’Brien pondered whether the challenge had been framed incorrectly. The task, he realized, might not be to explain every detail of News About Our Founders Our Grantmaking Our Finances Our Operations Working at Moore Contact Us Founders' Intent Guiding Principles Our Approach Principles of DEI Staff and Trustees Careers Former-foundation president, Harvey Fineberg, and chairman emeritus and co-founder, Gordon Moore, discuss the Statement of Founders’ Intent with staff.     Programs Environmental Conservation Science San Francisco Bay Area   Andes-Amazon Initiative Arctic Ocean Initiative Conservation and Markets Initiative Wildfire Resilience Initiative   Curiosity-Driven Science Initiative Emergent Phenomena in Quantum Systems Initiative Experimental Physics Investigators Initiative Green Chemistry Initiative Moore Inventor Fellows Symbiosis in Aquatic Systems Initiative Thirty Meter Telescope     Conservation Informal Science   Grants Grantees Grantee Portal Grantee Resources Past Work   Programs Learning About News Search Toggle navigation Programs Program Overview Environmental Conservation Science San Francisco Bay Area Grants Grantees Grantee Portal Grantee Resources Past Work Environmental Conservation Andes-Amazon Initiative Arctic Ocean Initiative Conservation and Markets Initiative Wildfire Resilience Initiative Science Curiosity-Driven Science Initiative Emergent Phenomena in Quantum Systems Initiative Experimental Physics Investigators Initiative Green Chemistry Initiative Moore Inventor Fellows Symbiosis in Aquatic Systems Initiative Thirty Meter Telescope San Francisco Bay Area Conservation Informal Science Learning About Foundation Overview Our Founders Our Grantmaking Our Finances Our Operations Working at Moore Contact Us Founders' Intent Guiding Principles Our Approach Principles of DEI Staff and Trustees Careers News Moore Foundation Headquarters 1661 Page Mill Road, Palo Alto, CA 94304 View Map News Courtesy of Esther Kutnick and the Exploratorium Search Add Filters Programs and Initiatives Environmental Conservation › Andes-Amazon Initiative › Arctic Ocean Initiative › Conservation and Markets Initiative › Past Work: Marine Conservation Initiative › Wildfire Resilience Initiative Science › Curiosity-Driven Science Initiative › Emergent Phenomena in Quantum Systems Initiative › Experimental Physics Investigators Initiative › Green Chemistry Initiative › Moore Inventor Fellows › Symbiosis in Aquatic Systems Initiative › Thirty Meter Telescope San Francisco Bay Area › Conservation › Informal Science Patient Care › Past work: Betty Irene Moore Nursing Initiative › Past work: Betty Irene Moore School of Nursing › Past work: Diagnostic Excellence Initiative Year 2026 2025 2024 2023 2022 2021 2020 2019 2018 2017 2016 2015 2014 2013 2012 2011 2010 2009 2008 2007 2006 2005 2004 2003 2002 2001   Recent News Show More   © 2026 Gordon and Betty Moore Foundation. 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Courtesy of Rob Buelteman/POST - Pigeon Point Lighthouse Gordon and Betty Moore are committed to strategic philanthropy in the community that they call home—the San Francisco Bay Area. Their decision to support conservation and science and technology learning museums reflects how their family values the environment and prioritizes a commitment to excite people about science.  Conservation The San Francisco Bay Area is renowned for its biodiversity and natural beauty— golden hills, sparkling coastline and redwood forests. These important natural areas provide wildlife habitat, enhance the quality of life for residents and differentiate the Bay Area from other large metropolitan areas. That’s why we’re committed to conserving these unique and irreplaceable treasures. Informal Science The San Francisco Bay Area is home to some of the nation’s preeminent science and technology museums. These learning centers have the power to stimulate people’s curiosity in science and cultivate a lifelong interest, especially in children. We support educational programming, teacher development and the research and evaluation at these learning centers—all with the goal of encouraging people to explore. program area San Francisco Bay Area Total Number of Grants 284 Average Grant Term (Months) 23 Cumulative Grant Amounts $408,719,903 Our Work   Sustaining the Bay Area’s healthy ecosystems   Learn More Conservation   We support science-rich educational institutions that create greater scientific awareness   Learn More Informal Science Help us spread the word. Creating positive outcomes for future generations. Learn More Help spread the word. Send Sending... Message sent Thank you for sharing. Close Recent News Show More   © 2026 Gordon and Betty Moore Foundation. Terms of Use | Privacy Policy | Creative Commons   1661 Page Mill Road, Palo Alto, CA 94304 | 650-213-3000 | Media Inquiries: [email protected]   Grantee Portal Login   Follow Us Cookie Consent by Popupsmart Website Principles of Diversity, Equity and, Inclusion at the Gordon and Betty Moore Foundation About Our Founders Our Grantmaking Our Finances Our Operations Working at Moore Contact Us Founders' Intent Guiding Principles Our Approach Principles of DEI Staff and Trustees Careers Former-foundation president, Harvey Fineberg, and chairman emeritus and co-founder, Gordon Moore, discuss the Statement of Founders’ Intent with staff.     Programs Environmental Conservation Science San Francisco Bay Area   Andes-Amazon Initiative Arctic Ocean Initiative Conservation and Markets Initiative Wildfire Resilience Initiative   Curiosity-Driven Science Initiative Emergent Phenomena in Quantum Systems Initiative Experimental Physics Investigators Initiative Green Chemistry Initiative Moore Inventor Fellows Symbiosis in Aquatic Systems Initiative Thirty Meter Telescope     Conservation Informal Science   Grants Grantees Grantee Portal Grantee Resources Past Work   Programs Learning About News Search Toggle navigation Programs Program Overview Environmental Conservation Science San Francisco Bay Area Grants Grantees Grantee Portal Grantee Resources Past Work Environmental Conservation Andes-Amazon Initiative Arctic Ocean Initiative Conservation and Markets Initiative Wildfire Resilience Initiative Science Curiosity-Driven Science Initiative Emergent Phenomena in Quantum Systems Initiative Experimental Physics Investigators Initiative Green Chemistry Initiative Moore Inventor Fellows Symbiosis in Aquatic Systems Initiative Thirty Meter Telescope San Francisco Bay Area Conservation Informal Science Learning About Foundation Overview Our Founders Our Grantmaking Our Finances Our Operations Working at Moore Contact Us Founders' Intent Guiding Principles Our Approach Principles of DEI Staff and Trustees Careers News Moore Foundation Headquarters 1661 Page Mill Road, Palo Alto, CA 94304 View Map Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Who we are, what we do, and how we do it  Principles of diversity, equity, and inclusion at the Gordon and Betty Moore Foundation: Who we are, what we do, and how we do it From its inception, philanthropic grantmaking at the Gordon and Betty Moore Foundation has been guided by our founders’ intent. We aim to create positive change for future generations. We are an outcomes-driven organization. We take a scientific approach. We measure results. Programmatically, we advance scientific discovery, environmental conservation, and the special character of the San Francisco Bay Area.  We believe there can be no truly lasting change for the good if that change is not just and widely shared. When we help conserve a threatened ecosystem, it can benefit the entire planet and should engage the local people who depend on its resources. When we enable scientific discovery, that knowledge is universal and should give everyone a better future. When we invest in our local community, we enhance the quality of life for all residents.   In our work, we face many choices and sometimes conflicting values. As grantmakers, we benefit from examining our aims and assumptions through a lens of diversity, equity, and inclusion, asking such questions as:  When Indigenous peoples are centrally involved in our work, are we engaging them respectfully and effectively?  How can we better engage historically and currently excluded communities and broaden constituencies to enhance the scale and durability of environmental conservation? How can we make the scientific enterprise more welcoming and responsive to everyone who can and wants to contribute? How can we better share the wonder and benefits that science has to offer? How can local investments honor the vibrant diversity of the Bay Area and ensure equitable access to the lands we conserve and the public-serving institutions we support? In what ways do our own identities, backgrounds and experiences bias our choices of grantees? Have we intentionally reached beyond our familiar networks to challenge our assumptions, broaden our vision, gain fresh insights, and identify new ideas, solutions and partners? Comprehending and incorporating values of diversity, equity, and inclusion in pursuing goals and refining strategies is vital to achieving our desired outcomes. These values weave through what we do and drive how we operate.   Consequently, as an employer, we depend on individuals who possess varied skills, perspectives and expertise. We seek to recognize many forms of excellence in candidates, attract individuals with varied identities and backgrounds, and enable all employees to feel they belong and can contribute to the mission of the Moore Foundation. Success depends, in part, on having institutional policies and practices that signal appreciation for each colleague and facilitate open and honest relationships.   Beyond sound policy and avoiding overt discrimination, success depends on how well we treat one another every day. This begins with genuine respect for one another and extends to awareness of implicit bias and understanding how our behavior affects others, their dignity, and their agency. While this applies to all staff, it is a particular responsibility for those in positions of authority.   Guided by our foundation values and attributes, we recognize that an inclusive culture can only be built from the inside, by each of us, to:   Act in a way that earns the trust and respect of others. Create a welcoming and supportive environment for every staff member. Acknowledge and value each colleague’s dignity, experience, expertise and contributions. Listen to others with an open mind and an open heart. Build effective teams and support collaboration. By deepening our understanding of how diversity, equity, and inclusion intersect with all we do, both in grantmaking and in our workplace relationships, we can continually improve our ability to fulfill our founders’ intent to create positive outcomes for future generations. Within the framework provided by our founders, we strongly affirm our adherence to principles of fairness and equity, of embracing diversity in persons and ideas, and in providing a workplace where all staff are accepted, respected and supported.   We are ever mindful of the privilege of deploying the resources entrusted by our founders, and we seek to learn from their example of humility and generosity. In pursuit of their vision, we uphold the principles of diversity, equity, and inclusion because it is our civic responsibility; because they contribute materially to the success of our programs; because they enable every member of our organization to do their best work; and because appreciating a variety of cultures, perspectives, and identities enriches our lives and work.    © 2026 Gordon and Betty Moore Foundation. 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We tackle large, important issues at a scale where we believe we can make significant and measurable impacts. We know that our ability to take risks and make long-term and relatively large commitments allows us to undertake challenges not accessible to many other organizations. Our Mission We advance scientific discovery, environmental conservation, and the special character of the San Francisco Bay Area. Our Values The following core values reflect the character and beliefs of Gordon and Betty Moore and guide the foundation’s work. Impact - We strive to achieve large-scale, enduring impact. Investing on a sufficient scale to make a difference on important issues. Taking the long view, staying the course and persisting. Seeking to create durable, not temporary, change. Taking calculated risks and supporting new ideas for significant change. Focusing on root causes, not symptoms, to create systemic change. Integrity - We hold ourselves accountable to our founders’ ideals and aspirations. Carrying out our work with uncompromising integrity and committing to the highest standards of conduct. Communicating honestly, clearly and in a timely manner. Using the resources entrusted to us responsibly. Holding ourselves to the same standards that we ask of others. Disciplined Approach - We take a systematic, evidence-based approach. Developing and implementing, evidence-based, well-vetted theories of change. Testing our assumptions and challenging our thinking; we adaptively manage to address changing conditions. Evaluating our impact, learning and improving, we establish outcomes which we can measure using both quantitative and qualitative approaches. Consistently implementing full cycles of planning, execution, evaluation and improvement, we learn from both our successes and failures. Staying well informed and making decisions on the basis of knowledge, analysis, external input and objective due diligence. Collaboration - We collaborate with respect and purpose. Recognizing that our impact is achieved through the efforts of our grantees and others. Working with others, respecting their ideas, values and time. Listening to varying points of view, including those that may differ from our own. Gathering and incorporating the best thinking into our work. Respectfully challenging ourselves and our partners to strengthen our collective thinking. Fostering collaboration when we can create a whole that is greater than the sum of its parts.   © 2026 Gordon and Betty Moore Foundation. 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Want to join our team? Check out the current list of job opportunities. To apply, please select the position you are interested in to learn more about the role and fill out an application.  Moore Foundation second floor landing shot showcasing reclaimed timber used for pathway and glass bridge   © 2026 Gordon and Betty Moore Foundation. Terms of Use | Privacy Policy | Creative Commons   1661 Page Mill Road, Palo Alto, CA 94304 | 650-213-3000 | Media Inquiries: [email protected]   Grantee Portal Login   Follow Us Cookie Consent by Popupsmart Website Initiative Strategy Detail About Our Founders Our Grantmaking Our Finances Our Operations Working at Moore Contact Us Founders' Intent Guiding Principles Our Approach Principles of DEI Staff and Trustees Careers Former-foundation president, Harvey Fineberg, and chairman emeritus and co-founder, Gordon Moore, discuss the Statement of Founders’ Intent with staff.     Programs Environmental Conservation Science San Francisco Bay Area   Andes-Amazon Initiative Arctic Ocean Initiative Conservation and Markets Initiative Wildfire Resilience Initiative   Curiosity-Driven Science Initiative Emergent Phenomena in Quantum Systems Initiative Experimental Physics Investigators Initiative Green Chemistry Initiative Moore Inventor Fellows Symbiosis in Aquatic Systems Initiative Thirty Meter Telescope     Conservation Informal Science   Grants Grantees Grantee Portal Grantee Resources Past Work   Programs Learning About News Search Toggle navigation Programs Program Overview Environmental Conservation Science San Francisco Bay Area Grants Grantees Grantee Portal Grantee Resources Past Work Environmental Conservation Andes-Amazon Initiative Arctic Ocean Initiative Conservation and Markets Initiative Wildfire Resilience Initiative Science Curiosity-Driven Science Initiative Emergent Phenomena in Quantum Systems Initiative Experimental Physics Investigators Initiative Green Chemistry Initiative Moore Inventor Fellows Symbiosis in Aquatic Systems Initiative Thirty Meter Telescope San Francisco Bay Area Conservation Informal Science Learning About Foundation Overview Our Founders Our Grantmaking Our Finances Our Operations Working at Moore Contact Us Founders' Intent Guiding Principles Our Approach Principles of DEI Staff and Trustees Careers News Moore Foundation Headquarters 1661 Page Mill Road, Palo Alto, CA 94304 View Map Symbiosis in Aquatic Systems Initiative Exploring and deciphering marine and freshwater symbioses Solar salamander Symbiosis in Aquatic Systems Initiative Exploring and deciphering marine and freshwater symbioses Kelp Symbiosis in Aquatic Systems Initiative Exploring and deciphering marine and freshwater symbioses Coral reef Investigating how symbioses function, evolve and influence aquatic ecosystems. Aquatic environments have served as incubators of evolution since life began on Earth almost four billion years ago. Today, marine and freshwater ecosystems host a substantial proportion of the biodiversity on our planet, yet much of this diversity remains unexplored. As scientists study aquatic environments, they are realizing how powerfully the interactions among organisms define their evolutionary histories and ecological roles. An essential yet underappreciated ingredient of life is symbiosis, first defined in the 1870s as the “living together of unlike organisms.” Symbiosis includes organisms that form mutually beneficial partnerships as well as the associations between parasites and their hosts. In each case, symbiosis influences the underlying biology of the partners, such as in mutualistic relationships between corals and the photosynthetic algae that reside inside their tissues. Symbiosis promotes a perspective in the biological sciences that extends beyond the concept of the individual organism. Major symbiotic events in the history of life occurred in aquatic ecosystems, most prominent of which is the origin of the eukaryotic cell. This event, which occurred approximately two billion years ago, was a symbiotic integration of two different microorganisms and created the ancestor of all animals, plants, fungi and protists. Aquatic systems are additionally of interest because of how flowing water and gradients of light and nutrients influence symbiotic interactions. Understanding symbioses of aquatic organisms enriches our grasp of the full range of symbiosis on our planet. The Symbiosis in Aquatic Systems Initiative advances knowledge of how symbiotic associations function and contribute to ecological and evolutionary processes in marine and freshwater habitats through four strategic approaches: Invest in technology, methods and resources to enable discovery. Support scientists and engineers with unrestricted funding to innovate and explore through an investigator program. Stimulate collaborations of multidisciplinary teams to reduce silos between scientific disciplines and communities. Build community to create a broader, yet more integrated field. Continue reading for more information on our approaches and awards.   Learn More share Help spread the word. Send Sending... Message sent Thank you for sharing. Close IMPACT STATEMENT Illuminating how symbioses that include microorganisms function, evolve and serve critical ecosystem roles. KEY DATA POINTS Symbiosis is a rule of life Aquatic ecosystems – encompassing both marine and freshwater – comprise the largest habitat on the planet and are the least understood. first award Oct 2018 grants to date $109,171,178 Help us spread the word. If you know someone who is interested in this field or what we are doing at the foundation, pass it along. Get Involved Help spread the word. Send Sending... Message sent Thank you for sharing. Close SUPPORTING MEDIA Aquatic Symbiosis Community Dashboard: Explore grants, learn about the researchers, and see their research advances   related images   view full gallery Related Staff Laura Cohen Communications Officer Jon Kaye, Ph.D. Program Director, Symbiosis in Aquatic Systems Stacey Lien Boyko Operations Associate, Symbiosis in Aquatic Systems Dan Thornhill Program Officer, Symbiosis in Aquatic Systems Initiative Recent News Show More Recent Grants   Show More   © 2026 Gordon and Betty Moore Foundation. 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Terms of Use | Privacy Policy | Creative Commons   1661 Page Mill Road, Palo Alto, CA 94304 | 650-213-3000 | Media Inquiries: [email protected]   Grantee Portal Login   Follow Us Cookie Consent by Popupsmart Website Initiative Strategy Detail About Our Founders Our Grantmaking Our Finances Our Operations Working at Moore Contact Us Founders' Intent Guiding Principles Our Approach Principles of DEI Staff and Trustees Careers Former-foundation president, Harvey Fineberg, and chairman emeritus and co-founder, Gordon Moore, discuss the Statement of Founders’ Intent with staff.     Programs Environmental Conservation Science San Francisco Bay Area   Andes-Amazon Initiative Arctic Ocean Initiative Conservation and Markets Initiative Wildfire Resilience Initiative   Curiosity-Driven Science Initiative Emergent Phenomena in Quantum Systems Initiative Experimental Physics Investigators Initiative Green Chemistry Initiative Moore Inventor Fellows Symbiosis in Aquatic Systems Initiative Thirty Meter Telescope     Conservation Informal Science   Grants Grantees Grantee Portal Grantee Resources Past Work   Programs Learning About News Search Toggle navigation Programs Program Overview Environmental Conservation Science San Francisco Bay Area Grants Grantees Grantee Portal Grantee Resources Past Work Environmental Conservation Andes-Amazon Initiative Arctic Ocean Initiative Conservation and Markets Initiative Wildfire Resilience Initiative Science Curiosity-Driven Science Initiative Emergent Phenomena in Quantum Systems Initiative Experimental Physics Investigators Initiative Green Chemistry Initiative Moore Inventor Fellows Symbiosis in Aquatic Systems Initiative Thirty Meter Telescope San Francisco Bay Area Conservation Informal Science Learning About Foundation Overview Our Founders Our Grantmaking Our Finances Our Operations Working at Moore Contact Us Founders' Intent Guiding Principles Our Approach Principles of DEI Staff and Trustees Careers News Moore Foundation Headquarters 1661 Page Mill Road, Palo Alto, CA 94304 View Map Conservation Committed to conserving irreplaceable Bay Area landscapes Courtesy of Stephen Joseph, Fernandez Ranch Conservation Committed to conserving irreplaceable Bay Area landscapes Courtesy of Mason Cumming, Parks Conservancy- Mori Point Conservation Committed to conserving irreplaceable Bay Area landscapes Courtesy of Trust for Public Land Conservation Committed to conserving irreplaceable Bay Area landscapes Courtesy of Scott Hein, East Contra Costa County Habitat Conservancy- Fox Ridge Manor Sustaining the Bay Area’s healthy ecosystems The San Francisco Bay Area is one of the most biodiverse regions of the United States, and its storied conservation history and role in the environmental movement is unparalleled. Compared with other metropolitan areas, the proximity of significant, biodiverse open space to major economic and residential centers is exceptional. Our region’s unique role in the history of the conservation and its remarkable network of open space have been the direct result of concerted effort by many individuals and organizations. We are honored to be a part of this community, conserving these landscapes for the future generations who will call this region home. We aim to maintain and, where possible, increase the Bay Area’s remarkable biodiversity, ecosystem services, and nature-based recreation opportunities. In order to do so, we pursue several strategies: Prioritize land acquisition and conservation easements that are grounded in science-based regional conservation planning Support initial stewardship in order to deliver real, durable conservation outcomes Coordinate partnerships across the region to foster effective collaboration among stakeholders Develop the most effective conservation finance structures to maximize the impact of our funding and ensure financial sustainability To protect and steward Bay Area conservation resources for future generations the efforts of local conservation groups and agencies are more critical than ever before. The same technological and financial engine that helps define the Bay Area’s economy also pushes up against the undeveloped and wilderness areas that define its ecology.  Threats to natural habitat have become even more acute in recent years due in part to the regional economic boom. That’s why we’re focused on supporting grantees who, through property acquisition, natural resource use and conservation finance, are working to preserve and enhance habitat for native plant and animal species in the Bay Area. Together with nonprofits, agencies and other funders, we have been fortunate to play a part in more than 80 acquisitions, easements and other conservation-related projects across the 10-county Bay Area. share Help spread the word. Send Sending... Message sent Thank you for sharing. Close IMPACT STATEMENT Maintaining and increasing the biodiversity , ecosystem services and nature-based recreation opportunities of the San Francisco Bay Area KEY DATA POINTS Our Bay Area conservation funding supports projects in the following 10 counties: Alameda, Contra Costa, Marin, Napa, San Francisco, San Mateo, Santa Clara, Santa Cruz, Solano and Sonoma. first award Jun 2001 grants to date $210,472,784 Help us spread the word. If you know someone who is interested in this field or what we are doing at the foundation, pass it along. Get Involved Help spread the word. Send Sending... Message sent Thank you for sharing. Close SUPPORTING MEDIA SF Bay Area Conservation External Evaluation: Assessing Stewardship Outcomes and Project Impact   Pacific Herring in San Francisco Bay   Conserving the Sonoma Wildlife Corridor   Related Staff Caitlin Cobb Communications Officer Dan Winterson Program Officer, San Francisco Bay Area Recent News Show More Recent Grants   Show More   © 2026 Gordon and Betty Moore Foundation. 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We aim to tackle large, important issues at a scale where we can achieve significant and measurable impacts. We aim to tackle large, important issues at a scale where we can achieve significant and measurable impacts. Courtesy of Trust for Public Land How we approach problem solving We focus our investments in areas that we believe we can make a difference. There are significant problems facing the world today and more will arise in the future. Many problems are of a scope and complexity too large for our foundation to take head on. Our program strategies are guided by a rigorous assessment which evaluates whether our capacity and resources can be a significant factor in bringing about measurable, durable solutions. Learn More Our Programs               Stay in The Know Sign Up Sign up to stay informed Let’s stay in touch. Sign up to keep informed of what is happening in our program areas and around the foundation. 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Terms of Use | Privacy Policy | Creative Commons   1661 Page Mill Road, Palo Alto, CA 94304 | 650-213-3000 | Media Inquiries: [email protected]   Grantee Portal Login   Follow Us Cookie Consent by Popupsmart Website Initiative Strategy Detail About Our Founders Our Grantmaking Our Finances Our Operations Working at Moore Contact Us Founders' Intent Guiding Principles Our Approach Principles of DEI Staff and Trustees Careers Former-foundation president, Harvey Fineberg, and chairman emeritus and co-founder, Gordon Moore, discuss the Statement of Founders’ Intent with staff.     Programs Environmental Conservation Science San Francisco Bay Area   Andes-Amazon Initiative Arctic Ocean Initiative Conservation and Markets Initiative Wildfire Resilience Initiative   Curiosity-Driven Science Initiative Emergent Phenomena in Quantum Systems Initiative Experimental Physics Investigators Initiative Green Chemistry Initiative Moore Inventor Fellows Symbiosis in Aquatic Systems Initiative Thirty Meter Telescope     Conservation Informal Science   Grants Grantees Grantee Portal Grantee Resources Past Work   Programs Learning About News Search Toggle navigation Programs Program Overview Environmental Conservation Science San Francisco Bay Area Grants Grantees Grantee Portal Grantee Resources Past Work Environmental Conservation Andes-Amazon Initiative Arctic Ocean Initiative Conservation and Markets Initiative Wildfire Resilience Initiative Science Curiosity-Driven Science Initiative Emergent Phenomena in Quantum Systems Initiative Experimental Physics Investigators Initiative Green Chemistry Initiative Moore Inventor Fellows Symbiosis in Aquatic Systems Initiative Thirty Meter Telescope San Francisco Bay Area Conservation Informal Science Learning About Foundation Overview Our Founders Our Grantmaking Our Finances Our Operations Working at Moore Contact Us Founders' Intent Guiding Principles Our Approach Principles of DEI Staff and Trustees Careers News Moore Foundation Headquarters 1661 Page Mill Road, Palo Alto, CA 94304 View Map Andes-Amazon Initiative Ensuring long-term conservation of the Amazon Image courtesy of Walter Wust Andes-Amazon Initiative Ensuring long-term conservation of the Amazon Amazonia; courtesy of Walter H. Wust Since 2001, we’ve helped conserve over 400 million hectares in the Amazon — an area more than 10 times the size of California. And we’re not yet done. Spanning eight countries and one territory, the Amazon — Earth’s largest remaining rainforest — stretches from the eastern slopes of the Andes to the Atlantic Ocean. With a relatively low human population density, it provides one-fifth of the world’s fresh water and is home to the planet’s most diverse collection of birds, mammals, freshwater fish and plants. Its forests help mitigate global climate change. Over the past decade, sustainable management of indigenous lands and protected areas, as well as land-use policies, have dramatically slowed the rate of deforestation. But significant threats remain. Nearly 20% of Amazonian forest cover has already been lost to logging, hydrocarbon and infrastructure development,  cattle ranching, soy farming  and mining. Local and national governments, Indigenous communities, NGOs and the private sector are working independently and in partnership to conserve the forests of the Amazon. Learn More share Help spread the word. Send Sending... Message sent Thank you for sharing. Close IMPACT STATEMENT Securing the biodiversity and climate function of the Amazon basin, which is currently estimated to require that 70% of the original forest cover remains standing.   INITIATIVE OUTCOME By 2031, 70% of the Amazon biome (forest cover) and the freshwater ecosystems that sustain it will be under effective management and conservation. KEY DATA POINTS An Incomparable Region The Andes Amazon region is home to more than 30 million people, an estimated 10% of the Earth’s species and 20% of its fresh water. first award Oct 2001 grants to date $650,514,426 Help us spread the word. If you know someone who is interested in this field or what we are doing at the foundation, pass it along. Get Involved Help spread the word. Send Sending... Message sent Thank you for sharing. Close SUPPORTING MEDIA International Conservation Funding in the Amazon: Updated Analysis   Pan-Amazon Pressures and Threats_2018   ARPA for Life   Related Staff Avecita Chicchón, Ph.D. Program Director, Andes-Amazon Initiative Maria DiGiano, Ph.D. Program Officer, Andes-Amazon Initiative Maria Franco Chuaire Program Officer, Andes-Amazon Initiative Adilene Moreno Operations Associate, Andes-Amazon Initiative Francisco Oliveira Program Officer, Andes-Amazon Initiative Trity Pourbahrami Communications Officer Mariana Varese Program Officer, Andes-Amazon Initiative Recent News Show More Recent Grants   Show More   © 2026 Gordon and Betty Moore Foundation. 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Terms of Use | Privacy Policy | Creative Commons   1661 Page Mill Road, Palo Alto, CA 94304 | 650-213-3000 | Media Inquiries: [email protected]   Grantee Portal Login   Follow Us Cookie Consent by Popupsmart Website Seeking synthesis, experimental and theory investigators to advance the frontiers of quantum materials science About Our Founders Our Grantmaking Our Finances Our Operations Working at Moore Contact Us Founders' Intent Guiding Principles Our Approach Principles of DEI Staff and Trustees Careers Former-foundation president, Harvey Fineberg, and chairman emeritus and co-founder, Gordon Moore, discuss the Statement of Founders’ Intent with staff.     Programs Environmental Conservation Science San Francisco Bay Area   Andes-Amazon Initiative Arctic Ocean Initiative Conservation and Markets Initiative Wildfire Resilience Initiative   Curiosity-Driven Science Initiative Emergent Phenomena in Quantum Systems Initiative Experimental Physics Investigators Initiative Green Chemistry Initiative Moore Inventor Fellows Symbiosis in Aquatic Systems Initiative Thirty Meter Telescope     Conservation Informal Science   Grants Grantees Grantee Portal Grantee Resources Past Work   Programs Learning About News Search Toggle navigation Programs Program Overview Environmental Conservation Science San Francisco Bay Area Grants Grantees Grantee Portal Grantee Resources Past Work Environmental Conservation Andes-Amazon Initiative Arctic Ocean Initiative Conservation and Markets Initiative Wildfire Resilience Initiative Science Curiosity-Driven Science Initiative Emergent Phenomena in Quantum Systems Initiative Experimental Physics Investigators Initiative Green Chemistry Initiative Moore Inventor Fellows Symbiosis in Aquatic Systems Initiative Thirty Meter Telescope San Francisco Bay Area Conservation Informal Science Learning About Foundation Overview Our Founders Our Grantmaking Our Finances Our Operations Working at Moore Contact Us Founders' Intent Guiding Principles Our Approach Principles of DEI Staff and Trustees Careers News Moore Foundation Headquarters 1661 Page Mill Road, Palo Alto, CA 94304 View Map Seeking synthesis, experimental and theory investigators to advance the frontiers of quantum materials science Image credit: Fred Zwicky, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign   February 18, 2026   Quantum materials are revealing how collective quantum effects such as entanglement, topology and strong electronic interactions can give rise to entirely new forms of matter and emergent behavior. Exploring these emergent phenomena is crucial for deepening our understanding of nature and securing the future of quantum science and technology.  In 2026, we will launch three investigator calls to advance the aims of the Emergent Phenomena in Quantum Systems Initiative. We seek to provide exceptional scientists with the freedom and resources to pursue ambitious, high-risk and highly novel research directions. Selected investigators will be awarded six-year research grants, with award sizes ranging from about $800,000 to about $1.8 million.  Application process and timeline  The competition will proceed through three staggered calls for proposals in 2026. Eligibility requirements will be announced with each call   Late February — Materials Synthesis Investigators and Moore Synthesis Fellows  Researchers who create and engineer quantum materials and hybrid structures hosting novel emergent quantum phenomena. The Synthesis Fellows awards are aimed at early-career researchers.   May — Experimental Investigators  Researchers who develop novel experimental tools and carry out advanced experiments to characterize and reveal emergent quantum behavior in materials.  August — Theory Investigators  Researchers who develop concepts, mathematical models, and computational tools that elucidate and predict emergent phenomena in quantum materials.  Investigator award eligibility  We seek a cohort of investigators representing a broad range of scientific backgrounds and perspectives, enriching the diversity of tools, ideas and approaches brought to outstanding challenges in quantum materials and the creation of novel materials systems. Tenured, tenure-track and research faculty at any career stage are eligible, provided their primary appointment is at a U.S. academic institution. There is no limit on the number of applications from a single institution. Past and current Moore Foundation grantees are eligible to apply. In 2026, the Experimental Physics Investigators and Emergent Phenomena in Quantum Systems Initiatives will both run investigator competitions. Applicants eligible for both programs may apply to only one . Please review carefully the eligibility criteria and scientific scope of each initiative before deciding which one to apply to.   We value diversity and strongly encourage applications from individuals of all ages, sexes, sexual orientations, gender identities, races, national origins, religions and abilities.  Selection criteria and review process  Investigator awards are extremely competitive. We seek researchers who not only conduct outstanding science but have the potential to reshape the field through new conceptual frameworks, innovative tools and techniques and cross-disciplinary insights. Ideal candidates embrace risk, confront extreme technical challenges and aim to change how the field thinks and operates — rather than simply extending established lines of research.  Full applications will undergo rigorous expert review by leading scientists in the field. Selection will be based primarily on:  The quality and impact of recent research, published within the past five to seven years  The potential for disruptive contributions over the next six years, as articulated in the research proposal  Scientific and technical scope  The initiative is interested in a broad range of quantum materials systems, including:  Strongly correlated materials. 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Terms of Use | Privacy Policy | Creative Commons   1661 Page Mill Road, Palo Alto, CA 94304 | 650-213-3000 | Media Inquiries: [email protected]   Grantee Portal Login   Follow Us Cookie Consent by Popupsmart Website Beyond the Lab: Kristin Westdal, Ph.D. About Our Founders Our Grantmaking Our Finances Our Operations Working at Moore Contact Us Founders' Intent Guiding Principles Our Approach Principles of DEI Staff and Trustees Careers Former-foundation president, Harvey Fineberg, and chairman emeritus and co-founder, Gordon Moore, discuss the Statement of Founders’ Intent with staff.     Programs Environmental Conservation Science San Francisco Bay Area   Andes-Amazon Initiative Arctic Ocean Initiative Conservation and Markets Initiative Wildfire Resilience Initiative   Curiosity-Driven Science Initiative Emergent Phenomena in Quantum Systems Initiative Experimental Physics Investigators Initiative Green Chemistry Initiative Moore Inventor Fellows Symbiosis in Aquatic Systems Initiative Thirty Meter Telescope     Conservation Informal Science   Grants Grantees Grantee Portal Grantee Resources Past Work   Programs Learning About News Search Toggle navigation Programs Program Overview Environmental Conservation Science San Francisco Bay Area Grants Grantees Grantee Portal Grantee Resources Past Work Environmental Conservation Andes-Amazon Initiative Arctic Ocean Initiative Conservation and Markets Initiative Wildfire Resilience Initiative Science Curiosity-Driven Science Initiative Emergent Phenomena in Quantum Systems Initiative Experimental Physics Investigators Initiative Green Chemistry Initiative Moore Inventor Fellows Symbiosis in Aquatic Systems Initiative Thirty Meter Telescope San Francisco Bay Area Conservation Informal Science Learning About Foundation Overview Our Founders Our Grantmaking Our Finances Our Operations Working at Moore Contact Us Founders' Intent Guiding Principles Our Approach Principles of DEI Staff and Trustees Careers News Moore Foundation Headquarters 1661 Page Mill Road, Palo Alto, CA 94304 View Map Beyond the Lab: Kristin Westdal, Ph.D. Credit: Oceans North   May 6, 2026   Dr. Kristin Westdal is the vice president of Science at Oceans North  and a researcher with extensive experience studying marine mammals, such as belugas, narwhals, and killer whales, in Canada’s Eastern Arctic. The Moore Foundation supports Oceans North’s work to develop solutions for marine conservation through our Arctic Ocean Initiative , which looks to sustain resilient, healthy ecosystems and sustainable fisheries. In this edition of Beyond the Lab , Kristin discusses the importance of fostering curiosity and the growing need to balance economic growth with environmental sustainability. What made you want to become a researcher in the first place? I started in Churchill, Manitoba as a kayak guide. I was traveling overseas with a friend of mine through South and Eastern Africa, and I was guiding to earn some money along the way. While I was there, my dad told me there were some kayaks for sale in Churchill. When I came back, I thought, “I'm good at guiding, I could just run a business too, why not?” So, I went up to Churchill, looked at all the equipment, bought it and started a kayaking company. Credit: Build Films That’s where my fascination with the North and belugas really began – spending time in the Canadian subarctic and around these incredible creatures every day. What are some of your sources of inspiration? Early in my career, I worked with Jack Orr, who has since passed away. He was field technician at Fisheries and Oceans Canada and really took me under his wing. He brought me into big field camps in the High Arctic, showed me how to work with communities and how to be a good researcher in the field. That was a big step for me. In simple terms, how would you describe the problems that you and your colleagues are trying to solve at the moment? I’m the vice president of Science at Oceans North, and I have a marine biology background. I've slowly transitioned into more project management side of things, but I'm still in the field with my colleagues. One of the main issues that we're working on right now is having to work in a space where development is progressing alongside conservation work. So, how do we balance economic opportunities and growth in Canada alongside marine conservation? Those two things need to go hand-in-hand, and we need to figure out how to work in that space so that both can thrive. What is a typical day in the field like? My colleagues and I first started our acoustic monitoring program off the coast of North Baffin Island in 2014. Our underwater noise monitoring deployments are either through the ice or in the open water, and generally we’re getting most of the equipment prepared on land in advance before heading out in a boat on the water. There's a mooring system and the endless amounts of line that go with this equipment. We’re testing the equipment in the boat and making sure everything's ready before we're prepared to get it all in the water. Credit: Build Films Those deployments and field seasons can range from short to long. For example, we have a team that went on an expedition in Hudson Strait and Fox Basin for 10 days, deploying and retrieving four hydrophones – that was a bit of a longer process. I love arriving in the communities when we're preparing for a field program. I love the vibe at the airport, seeing what's happening down by the water in the community, and then also just getting out on the water, or on the land, and being surrounded by a completely different environment. It is incredibly quiet compared to most of the places in Southern Canada. Obviously, I love the wildlife, too. It's incredible to be out on the water and see nothing, see nothing, and then suddenly you're surrounded by whales or seals popping up left and right. It's pretty spectacular. What is your favorite animal to study and what’s something interesting about it? Narwhal. Full stop. Easy answer. I did my master's research on narwhal movement and diving patterns, so that was my first introduction to working around them. The acoustic monitoring program really focuses on them, so I’m still spending a lot of time around narwhals, listening to and thinking about them. One of the most interesting things about narwhals is that the tusk always spirals counterclockwise. You think there must always be exceptions in nature – there's always some animal that has an extra eye, or just something different that's happened. I've asked many hunters and no one has said to me that they have seen one spiraling the other way. We touched on working with local communities. Can you talk about co-production of knowledge and how that influences your work? Credit: Isabelle Groc We only work in communities that are interested in working with us, so many of the programs and research projects that we have come from the community identifying a need and asking a question. For example, the acoustic research program in North Baffin came from a concern by the hunters about increasing vessels in the area and what that increased vessel traffic was doing to the marine life. Not only do the questions come from the community, but when we're trying to design the research program, we need to figure out questions such as, where would the hydrophone go? Why is it going there? What kind of environment are we placing it in? We need a bunch of information to get the system up and running, and that's all done in collaboration with the community and the local Hunters and Trappers Organization. As the programs move along and develop, they keep getting refined and changed according to what the community is looking for and what questions they have based on the data coming back. What kind of advice do you give to students or young researchers? If it's older kids, like high school students, I often tell them that there isn't necessarily a direct path to a marine biology or conservation career. 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The duration and size of the Tools and Engineered Matter awards will be flexible, depending on the project scope and team size. We anticipate that most awards will be in the range of $500 thousand to $5 million total over three to five years.  I would like to develop a novel experimental tool or a new class of hybrid quantum materials. Would this project be more suitable for an Investigator award or a Tools and Engineered Matter award?  Either option is acceptable. Investigator awards may be used to develop new tools or materials. Eligible applicants are welcome to apply for both awards.  Eligibility: Institutions and researchers  Are the funding opportunities open to international researchers?  Principal investigators for Emergent Phenomena in Quantum Systems proposals must be based in the U.S. While international researchers cannot serve as principal investigators, they can be included as collaborators on team projects, if their expertise is essential for the project.  Do the funding opportunities have restrictions on what type of institutions can apply?   Emergent Phenomena in Quantum Systems Investigator awards are open only to faculty at four-year U.S. colleges and universities. For other types of Emergent Phenomena in Quantum Systems grants, there are no restrictions based on the type of institution, provided the institution can meet the Moore Foundation’s indirect cost limit .  Is there a preference toward certain departments?  No. Applicants from any department are welcome to apply. However, the proposed work must have a substantive relevance to fundamental quantum materials research.  Are Investigator awards open to both theoretical and experimental researchers? Can hybrid theory-experiment research be supported within a single investigator’s program?  Emergent Phenomena in Quantum Systems Investigator awards are open to both theoretical and experimental researchers, although we will reserve most of these awards for scientists focusing on experimental characterization or synthesis of materials. Theorists and experimentalists will be reviewed in separate applicant pools. Once a scientist is selected as an Emergent Phenomena in Quantum Systems Investigator, they will have the option to allocate a fraction of their grant to a collaborator with complementary expertise (e.g., experimentalist to a theorist).  Status of applicants: Previous or current awardees  Are past or current Emergent Phenomena in Quantum Systems awardees eligible to apply for these new funding opportunities?  Yes. Former and current Emergent Phenomena in Quantum Systems awardees are welcome to apply again for new awards in the new phase of the initiative.  Review process  How will research proposals be reviewed? Will reviewers’ feedback be provided to declined applicants?  The reviewers that we engage are top-caliber experts (U.S. and international) in condensed matter physics, chemistry and other relevant fields. Depending on the type of award, the review process may or may not be dual-anonymous. 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Researchers are encouraged to apply as many times as they wish if they believe they have compelling and high-impact ideas.  Research scope and fit  Do proposed projects need to be different from those funded by federal agencies?  A modest level of overlap with federally supported research is acceptable. However, Emergent Phenomena in Quantum Systems Initiative support should significantly extend and amplify what an applicant can do with government funding. 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Terms of Use | Privacy Policy | Creative Commons   1661 Page Mill Road, Palo Alto, CA 94304 | 650-213-3000 | Media Inquiries: [email protected]   Grantee Portal Login   Follow Us Cookie Consent by Popupsmart Website Our Approach About Our Founders Our Grantmaking Our Finances Our Operations Working at Moore Contact Us Founders' Intent Guiding Principles Our Approach Principles of DEI Staff and Trustees Careers Former-foundation president, Harvey Fineberg, and chairman emeritus and co-founder, Gordon Moore, discuss the Statement of Founders’ Intent with staff.     Programs Environmental Conservation Science San Francisco Bay Area   Andes-Amazon Initiative Arctic Ocean Initiative Conservation and Markets Initiative Wildfire Resilience Initiative   Curiosity-Driven Science Initiative Emergent Phenomena in Quantum Systems Initiative Experimental Physics Investigators Initiative Green Chemistry Initiative Moore Inventor Fellows Symbiosis in Aquatic Systems Initiative Thirty Meter Telescope     Conservation Informal Science   Grants Grantees Grantee Portal Grantee Resources Past Work   Programs Learning About News Search Toggle navigation Programs Program Overview Environmental Conservation Science San Francisco Bay Area Grants Grantees Grantee Portal Grantee Resources Past Work Environmental Conservation Andes-Amazon Initiative Arctic Ocean Initiative Conservation and Markets Initiative Wildfire Resilience Initiative Science Curiosity-Driven Science Initiative Emergent Phenomena in Quantum Systems Initiative Experimental Physics Investigators Initiative Green Chemistry Initiative Moore Inventor Fellows Symbiosis in Aquatic Systems Initiative Thirty Meter Telescope San Francisco Bay Area Conservation Informal Science Learning About Foundation Overview Our Founders Our Grantmaking Our Finances Our Operations Working at Moore Contact Us Founders' Intent Guiding Principles Our Approach Principles of DEI Staff and Trustees Careers News Moore Foundation Headquarters 1661 Page Mill Road, Palo Alto, CA 94304 View Map Our approach We aim to optimize the choices we make and maximize our philanthropic impact. In 2015, Gordon and Betty Moore set down in their Statement of Founders’ Intent their hopes and expectations for the foundation into the future. As staff, we share a commitment to our founders’ vision and to aligning their aspirations for the foundation with the choices we make and the work we support. To optimize these choices and maximize our philanthropic impact, we pursue our work through shared principles and practices.   Principles What we choose for our work is one of the most important decisions we make . At the highest level, our work is currently organized into three programs —  Environmental Conservation , Science  and the Bay Area . We aim to tackle a limited number of important issues at a scale where we can achieve significant impact. We strive to create a foundation that maintains depth, focus and scale of impact and yet remains flexible and innovative so that it remains relevant over time. We take an outcomes-based approach. We choose important issues and are clear about the results we aim to achieve and the strategies we will pursue. The Four Filters guide our selection of potential funding opportunities that promise to achieve the greatest possible impact. Measurement, evaluation and learning are part of our DNA. We rely on data and evidence to assess our theories of change and to effectively practice adaptive management. To allow adaptive management to thrive, we encourage institutional curiosity and innovation, value failures and learn from mistakes, and create a safe-fail environment for ourselves and our grantees. We work through grantees. We pursue outcomes in collaboration with grantees and other stakeholders and hold ourselves accountable for their achievement. Thorny problems — setting strategic priorities, allocating resources, guiding implementation and adaptively managing for results — are at the heart of our work, and we expect our staff to draw on their own expertise to develop a clear point of view. At the same time, we recognize that success relies on the many partners whose ingenuity, skills and talent are necessary for achieving the outcomes we seek.   Organizing our work Within our focal programs ( Environmental Conservation , Science  and the Bay Area ), our work is implemented mainly through three mechanisms — initiatives, commitments and standalone grants. These mechanisms allow the foundation to achieve outcomes of different sizes and play different roles in design and implementation. Initiative : a substantial effort intentionally designed to achieve an outcome and goals through complementary grants with a budget and timeframe approved by the board. Examples of active initiatives include the Andes-Amazon Initiative and Emergent Phenomena in Quantum Systems Initiative . Commitment : a pledge to support an institution or consortium of institutions to achieve an outcome and goals adopted by the institution(s) through one or more grants and with a budget and timeframe approved by the board. Examples of commitments include the Betty Irene Moore School of Nursing and Caltech . Standalone grant : a grant that is not part of an initiative or commitment and is designed to achieve an outcome and satisfy the Four Filters on its own.    Four Filters In the Statement of Founders’ Intent , Gordon and Betty Moore provide a selection framework that we call the Four Filters, by which we choose which problems and opportunities to tackle and how to direct our resources to make an enduring and positive impact in the world. Is it important? Successfully addressing the issue will result in large positive benefit or avoidance of substantial negative consequences. Can we make an enduring difference? Significant enduring impact can be achieved that would not be achieved without foundation support. Is it measurable? To track progress and confirm outcomes, measurement against goals is necessary. It is often difficult to implement, but key to our quantitative approach to philanthropy. Does it contribute to a portfolio effect? Synergy can increase impact and a portfolio can decrease risks. The filters are intended to be applied holistically, rather than sequentially.   Practicing outcomes-based philanthropy An outcome is a change that occurs in people, institutions and/or conditions. Outcomes are the ultimate desired result of the foundation’s investments and activities. For management and governance purposes, the defined outcome of an initiative, commitment or standalone grant has specific, measurable, achievable, results-oriented and time-bound goals — and we hold ourselves and our grantees accountable for the outcomes we believe we can deliver. Our grantmaking is organized around those measurable outcomes, which may contribute to a more aspirational vision beyond what may be attainable with the foundation’s allocated resources. The articulation of outcomes for initiatives, commitments or standalone grants may vary by program, particularly with respect to advancing knowledge. For example, in our Environmental Conservation, scientific research may contribute to an outcome, but the new knowledge itself would not be a sufficiently compelling outcome. In our Science Program, by contrast — with its emphasis on advancing basic science — discovery, understanding or explanation can constitute an initiative outcome.   Adaptive Management Adaptive management is a systematic and evidence-based approach to project management. It integrates design, management, monitoring and evaluation to provide a framework for testing assumptions, adaptation and learning. We practice adaptive management because we often work in complex systems in which results are not certain and conditions are constantly and unpredictably changing. We believe that those closest to the work — including our own staff and grantees — must actively engage in adaptive management to improve effectiveness and impact. For adaptive management to thrive in our foundation, we seek to encourage institutional curiosity an Grantee Resources About Our Founders Our Grantmaking Our Finances Our Operations Working at Moore Contact Us Founders' Intent Guiding Principles Our Approach Principles of DEI Staff and Trustees Careers Former-foundation president, Harvey Fineberg, and chairman emeritus and co-founder, Gordon Moore, discuss the Statement of Founders’ Intent with staff.     Programs Environmental Conservation Science San Francisco Bay Area   Andes-Amazon Initiative Arctic Ocean Initiative Conservation and Markets Initiative Wildfire Resilience Initiative   Curiosity-Driven Science Initiative Emergent Phenomena in Quantum Systems Initiative Experimental Physics Investigators Initiative Green Chemistry Initiative Moore Inventor Fellows Symbiosis in Aquatic Systems Initiative Thirty Meter Telescope     Conservation Informal Science   Grants Grantees Grantee Portal Grantee Resources Past Work   Programs Learning About News Search Toggle navigation Programs Program Overview Environmental Conservation Science San Francisco Bay Area Grants Grantees Grantee Portal Grantee Resources Past Work Environmental Conservation Andes-Amazon Initiative Arctic Ocean Initiative Conservation and Markets Initiative Wildfire Resilience Initiative Science Curiosity-Driven Science Initiative Emergent Phenomena in Quantum Systems Initiative Experimental Physics Investigators Initiative Green Chemistry Initiative Moore Inventor Fellows Symbiosis in Aquatic Systems Initiative Thirty Meter Telescope San Francisco Bay Area Conservation Informal Science Learning About Foundation Overview Our Founders Our Grantmaking Our Finances Our Operations Working at Moore Contact Us Founders' Intent Guiding Principles Our Approach Principles of DEI Staff and Trustees Careers News Moore Foundation Headquarters 1661 Page Mill Road, Palo Alto, CA 94304 View Map Grantee Resources We want to help our grantees succeed. Our approach to grantmaking is interactive - meaning that we work closely with you to create and manage projects that aim for maximum impact. Together, we will solve problems and catalyze discoveries.  To support you in your work with the foundation and the field, we’ve curated these tools and resources to assist you in developing and managing your Moore Foundation grant.  Grant Development These documents will aid in the development your grant in collaboration with your grant team. 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Expanding knowledge is both intellectually satisfying and often of practical value. The rate of expansion of knowledge can be increased by funding potentially high-impact areas that do not fit conventional funding sources.”   - The Statement of Founders’ Intent  Reflecting the beliefs of our founders, we believe in the inherent value of science and treasure the sense of wonder that comes from finding out how the world – and universe – work.   Our science grantmaking enables pioneering technological advances and scientific discoveries and promotes a robust ecosystem for science. Our grantmaking advances knowledge through developing new technologies, supporting imaginative researchers and creating collaborations at the frontiers of traditional scientific disciplines. We accelerate the pace of research by moving nimbly and supporting grantees to take risks with their ideas. We also seek to foster public engagement with science and to strengthen the role science plays in society.  program area Science Total Number of Grants 1,560 Average Grant Term (Months) 35 Cumulative Grant Amounts $2,477,109,593 Our Work   Cultivating a scientifically minded public.   Learn More Curiosity-Driven Science Initiative   Advancing fundamental research to solve key unresolved challenges in known materials and to pioneer the next generation of quantum material systems   Learn More Emergent Phenomena in Quantum Systems Initiative   Advancing the frontier of experimental physics   Learn More Experimental Physics Investigators Initiative   The Green Chemistry Initiative is a seven-year, $93.4 million initiative aiming to transform the trajectory of basic research in green chemistry.   Learn More Green Chemistry Initiative   Accelerating progress in scientific research, environmental conservation and patient care   Learn More Moore Inventor Fellows   Investigating how symbioses function, evolve and influence aquatic ecosystems.   Learn More Symbiosis in Aquatic Systems Initiative   Unlocking mysteries about the nature of the universe   Learn More Thirty Meter Telescope Help us spread the word. 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Photo credit: Greeley Lab Green Chemistry Initiative Creating sustainable molecules and molecular transformations. Photo credit: Greeley Lab Green Chemistry Initiative Creating sustainable molecules and molecular transformations. Photo credit: Greeley Lab The Green Chemistry Initiative is a seven-year, $93.4 million initiative aiming to transform the trajectory of basic research in green chemistry. The history of green chemistry has focused on discovering and designing higher-performing chemical products and processes that reduce or eliminate harm to humans and the environment from hazardous substances. Inspired by Gordon Moore’s background in chemistry, this is the first chemistry-focused initiative at the foundation. The initiative aims to create a new model for chemistry research through the following strategies: fostering scientific collaboration and building global networks across multiple fields including chemistry, material science, engineering, toxicology, and biology; supporting basic research for developing, testing, and validating novel predictions, tools, and instruments; and identifying and supporting dissemination of novel theories, processes, tools, and materials, including the development and sharing of an open-access toxicology platform. The initiative will focus on four key areas that align with the 12 Principles of Green Chemistry and where funding can make a significant difference. Understanding and designing molecular dynamics. Being able to make our molecules and materials responsive, dynamic, adaptable and obedient. Control and design of intermolecular interactions. Using weak forces between molecules, similar to nature, to design things with superior performance with less energy. Monitoring and controlling interactions and reactions in complex mixtures. Finding ways to control chemical interactions and reactions in complex mixtures like wastewater and formulations. Designing and developing new approaches to toxicological assessment and design for reduced hazard. Creating faster ways to measure how and why chemicals and materials are toxic can inform and empower the design of less hazardous substances By building global networks of scientists collaborating, we expect the research will lead to the implementation of discoveries contributing to advances in chemistry that will provide higher-performing materials and molecules that have superior function without causing adverse consequences to people, prosperity, or the planet. share Help spread the word. Send Sending... Message sent Thank you for sharing. 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Thirty Meter Telescope The world’s most powerful telescope Courtesy of TMT, artist's rendering Thirty Meter Telescope The world’s most powerful telescope Courtesy of TMT - primary mirror Thirty Meter Telescope The world’s most powerful telescope Courtesy of TMT - artist's interpretation Thirty Meter Telescope The world’s most powerful telescope Courtesy of TMT - tertiary and primary mirrors Thirty Meter Telescope The world’s most powerful telescope Courtesy of TMT - rendering of complex Unlocking mysteries about the nature of the universe The  Thirty Meter Telescope  will be a powerful tool to accelerate scientific understanding of the Universe. It will advance the world's knowledge across a vast span of time from the first galaxies that formed in the Universe to the planets that orbit nearby stars in our own Milky Way galaxy that might harbor life.  The foundation provides support through a commitment to the University of California and Caltech. For more information about the Thirty Meter Telescope, visit tmt.org.   share Help spread the word. Send Sending... Message sent Thank you for sharing. Close KEY DATA POINTS New frontiers The Thirty Meter Telescope will be up to 200 times faster or able to detect objects 200 times fainter than today's most powerful telescopes. first award Sep 2003 grants to date $250,000,000 Help us spread the word. If you know someone who is interested in this field or what we are doing at the foundation, pass it along. Get Involved Help spread the word. Send Sending... Message sent Thank you for sharing. Close Recent News Show More Recent Grants   Show More   © 2026 Gordon and Betty Moore Foundation. 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