The John Templeton Foundation is interested in your ideas for projects related to their five Core Funding Areas, which are: Science and the Big Questions, Character Virtue Development, Individual Freedom and Free Markets, Exceptional Cognitive Talent and Genius, and Genetics.
Opportunity
In the charter establishing his Foundation, the late Sir John Templeton set out his philanthropic intentions under several broad headings. These Core Funding Areas continue to guide our grantmaking as we work to find world-class researchers and project leaders to share in our pursuit of Sir John’s dynamic, contrarian, forward-looking vision.
A number of topics—including creativity, freedom, gratitude, love, and purpose—can be found under more than one Core Funding Area. The Foundation welcomes proposals that bring together these overlapping elements, especially by combining the tools and approaches of different disciplines.
Funding Available
- Maximum amount: Small Grants ($217,400 USD or less), Large Grants ( > $217, 400 USD)
- Maximum duration: 3 years, in rare instances the Foundation may support a project for up to 5 years
How to Apply
The first step is to create an Online Funding Inquiry. If the Foundation approves your Online Funding Inquiry, they will ask for a more detailed Full Proposal. Full Proposals are by invitation only. All grant applications must be completed and submitted electronically through the Templeton Portal. No applications will be accepted by mail or e-mail.
Helpful Links
- Full details regarding the John Templeton Foundation Core Funding Areas
Deadlines
| Inquiry: | |
| CURO Internal Deadline for Review | Please contact your Research Facilitator. |
| Online Funding Inquiry submission to sponsor | Small Grants ($217,400 USD or less)
Large Grants ( > $217,400 USD)
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Submitting Your Application
- Applications must be submitted via cuResearch, through which Departmental and Associate Dean’s approval must be provided to complete the online application process.
- More information on cuResearch can be found here.
Internal Contacts
If you would like assistance with proposal development and/or a substantive review of your proposal, please contact the appropriate Research Facilitator.