John Templeton Foundation

The John Templeton Foundation supports interdisciplinary research and catalyzes conversations that inspire awe and wonder. We are working to create a world where people are curious about the wonders of the universe, free to pursue lives of meaning and purpose, and motivated by great and selfless love. Funding Areas ▪ Character Virtue Development The Character Virtue Development funding area supports the elevation and cultivation of character, with a focus on moral, performance, civic, and intellectual virtues. ▪ Life Sciences The Life Sciences funding area supports research and engagement projects on the fundamental structures of the biological world. ▪ Public Engagement The Public Engagement funding area supports a wide variety of grantees to create content, cultivate thought leadership, and develop campus programming. ▪ Individual Freedom & Free Markets The Individual Freedom & Free Markets Funding Area supports education, research, and outreach projects to promote individual freedom, free markets, free competition, and entrepreneurship. ▪ Mathematical & Physical Sciences The Mathematical & Physical Sciences funding area supports research seeking to shed light on the fundamental concepts of physical reality. ▪ Religion, Science, & Society The Religion, Science, & Society funding area supports the discovery of meaningful and practical insights into the religious, spiritual, and cultural dimensions of humanity.