What We Fund
At FirstPrinciples, we fund high-risk, high-reward research in theoretical physics, supporting both early-career researchers and established scientists globally. We prioritize ambitious and innovative projects that tackle the biggest unsolved problems in physics. We encourage unconventional approaches and support researchers with innovative ideas, driving progress in theoretical physics and advancing our understanding of fundamental principles of the Universe.
Quantum Gravity
Unifying quantum mechanics and general relativity to describe gravity at the smallest scales is essential for understanding the universe's earliest moments and phenomena like black holes where gravity dominates all other forces.
Quantum Information
Bridging the worlds of quantum mechanics and modern computing offers exciting possibilities. Exploring how the rules of the quantum realm can revolutionize the way we process and handle information.
Foundations of
Quantum Mechanics
Examining the philosophical, mathematical, and interpretational aspects of quantum theory to resolve its paradoxes and refine our understanding of the quantum world's fundamental principles.
Cosmology
Investigating the universe's large-scale structure, composition, and evolution to unveil its origins, understand dark matter and dark energy, and decipher the cosmic microwave background radiation, providing insights into the universe's history and future.
Particle Physics
Exploring the fundamental constituents of matter and their interactions to reveal the universe's underlying symmetries and forces, advancing our knowledge of the fundamental laws that govern the universe's behavior at the smallest scales.
If you are conducting research in any of these areas and are interested in partnering with us, please reach out to us through our contact form.
Quantum Information
Bridging the worlds of quantum mechanics and modern computing offers exciting possibilities. Exploring how the rules of the quantum realm can revolutionize the way we process and handle information.
Quantum Gravity
Unifying quantum mechanics and general relativity to describe gravity at the smallest scales is essential for understanding the universe's earliest moments and phenomena like black holes where gravity dominates all other forces.
Foundations of
Quantum Physics
Examining the philosophical, mathematical, and interpretational aspects of quantum theory to resolve its paradoxes and refine our understanding of the quantum world's fundamental principles.
Cosmology
Investigating the universe's large-scale structure, composition, and evolution to unveil its origins, understand dark matter and dark energy, and decipher the cosmic microwave background radiation, providing insights into the universe's history and future.
Particle Physics
Exploring the fundamental constituents of matter and their interactions to reveal the universe's underlying symmetries and forces, advancing our knowledge of the fundamental laws that govern the universe's behavior at the smallest scales.
If you are conducting research in any of these areas and are interested in partnering with us, please reach out to us through our contact form.