Experimental Physics Investigators Initiative
The Experimental Physics Investigators Initiative by the Gordon and Betty Moore Foundation supports mid-career experimental physicists pursuing bold, high-impact research across diverse subfields.
Funder: Gordon and Betty Moore Foundation
Due Dates: October 14, 2025: Pre-proposal deadline | October 8, 2026: Pre-proposal deadline for 2027 cohort
Funding Amounts: $1,350,000 per investigator over 5 years; additional equipment funds available as needed.
Summary: Supports tenure-stage experimental physicists at U.S. institutions to pursue innovative, high-impact research directions.
Key Information: Applicants must have earned tenure (or equivalent) after October 8, 2021; only one application per person if also eligible for the Moore EPiQS Investigator call.
Description
The Experimental Physics Investigators Initiative, funded by the Gordon and Betty Moore Foundation, is designed to empower individual researchers and their teams who are advancing the frontiers of experimental physics. The program targets mid-career investigators—specifically those who have recently earned tenure or an equivalent position—providing substantial, flexible support to pursue bold, high-risk research directions across a broad spectrum of experimental physics fields. The initiative aims to foster a vibrant and collaborative community of experimentalists, enabling transformative discoveries and the development of new tools and techniques.
