As government support for science in the U.S. undergoes unprecedented cuts, how should philanthropy respond?
In a new article for Stanford Social Innovation Review, Alliance President France Córdova offers a roadmap for how science philanthropy can rise to meet new needs in the research landscape, outlining three key strategies.
“Science philanthropy cannot replace government funding, but by backing early-career researchers, investing in data infrastructure, and fostering collaboration, funders can approach this moment not as a temporary emergency, but as a generational opportunity to pave the way for the scientific breakthroughs of the future."
Her article is part of a special SSIR series, co-developed by the MacArthur Foundation, exploring how funders can respond strategically to the rapid defunding of key social and scientific institutions.