Experimental Physics Investigator (EPI) Initiative
The Experimental Physics Investigator Initiative funds mid-career experimental physicists to pursue innovative, high-impact research directions in diverse areas of experimental physics.
Funder: American Physical Society
Due Dates: October 8, 2026 (2027 cohort pre-proposal deadline)
Funding Amounts: $1,250,000 per investigator over five years; additional funds may be available for research equipment
Summary: Supports mid-career experimental physicists at U.S. institutions to pursue innovative and transformative research directions.
Key Information: Applicants must have earned tenure after October 8, 2021 and be within five years of that appointment.
Description
The Experimental Physics Investigator (EPI) Initiative, a partnership between APS Innovation and the Moore Foundation, provides substantial, flexible funding for mid-career researchers in experimental physics. The program is designed to empower investigators who have recently earned tenure to pursue bold new research directions at a pivotal point in their careers, especially when early-career funding has tapered off. The initiative aims to foster creativity and productivity, enabling recipients to explore innovative ideas that could significantly advance the field of experimental physics.
