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Science Philanthropy Alliance Announces Cynthia Friend as Incoming Board Chair, Celebrates Harvey Fineberg’s Transformative Leadership

The Science Philanthropy Alliance is pleased to announce the appointment of Dr. Cynthia M. Friend as Chair of its Board of Directors, succeeding Dr. Harvey V. Fineberg, under whose extraordinary leadership the Alliance experienced transformative growth.
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Spring Members Meeting: Accelerating Science Through Collaboration: April 22-23

Learn more about our upcoming Spring 2026 Members Meeting, hosted by the Simons Foundation in New York.
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What If…? Awards for Creative Medical Research Launches with Inaugural Cohort

The What If…? Awards Program, a new philanthropic initiative designed to catalyze innovative early-stage research in biomedical and health science, is proud to announce its inaugural award recipients. Facilitated by the Science Philanthropy Alliance on behalf of an anonymous funder, the awards program supports high-risk, high-reward projects that pose bold “What If…?” questions in areas ranging from neurodegenerative diseases and cancer to artificial intelligence in clinical care and antimicrobial resistance.
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Science Philanthropy Alliance Releases 2025 Indicators Report

The Science Philanthropy Alliance is pleased to share its second Science Philanthropy Indicators Report, offering a detailed, data-driven look at how private giving is shaping the U.S. scientific landscape.
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Alliance members gain access to exclusive events and resources designed to build community and accelerate science philanthropy.

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4/7/26 - Federal Science Budget Landscape: A Future of Science Conversation

Join us on Tuesday, April 7 for a timely update on the current federal science budget, the status of the FAIR model for indirect cost reimbursement, and emerging policy developments that could shape the environment for philanthropic support of discovery science.
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3/25/26 - Enabling the Future Science Workforce: A Future of Science Conversation

Join us on Wednesday, March 25 to discuss opportunities for philanthropy and public agencies to help ensure the next generation of scientists can thrive.
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3/20/26 - Science at Davos and Beyond: A Future of Science Conversation

Join us on Friday, March 20 for a conversation on how philanthropy can help sustain and advance discovery in a shifting global landscape for science funding.
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