The Alfred P. Sloan Foundation, based in Seattle, WA, is a not-for-profit grantmaking institution founded in 1934 by industrialist Alfred P. Sloan Jr. They fund research and education in science, technology, engineering, mathematics, and economics, supporting high-quality scientific research, fostering a diverse scientific workforce, and promoting public engagement with science.
The foundation's grantmaking is divided thematically into various subject areas, including research, higher education, technology, public understanding, and completed programs. They are known for their prestigious Sloan Research Fellowships, which honor outstanding early career researchers in seven fields and are highly sought after by young scholars.
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