Foundational Questions Institute

FQxI catalyzes research and outreach primarily on questions at the foundations of physics and cosmology. FQxI supports high-risk, high-reward science—in particular, new frontiers and innovative ideas integral to a deep understanding of physical reality that lie beyond the remit of conventional institutional support and funding. FQxI strives to make science more effective and equitable in all its efforts.

Foundational Questions Institute, FQxI, is an independent grant-making agency and think-tank that provides support for blue skies research in the physical sciences. FQxI has awarded over US$29 million in grants to researchers worldwide to work on issues ranging from the origin of the arrow of time in quantum gravity to the nature of consciousness.

FQxI is a virtual institute. All jobs are remote and open to applicants worldwide.