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Alfred P. Sloan Foundation

Funds academic and public-interest research in science, technology and economics through invitations to universities and nonprofits.

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About

The Alfred P. Sloan Foundation is a U.S. private foundation founded in 1934 by former General Motors chief executive Alfred P. Sloan Jr. It funds research and education in science, technology, engineering, mathematics, and economics, and it backs universities, nonprofit institutions, and researchers rather than commercial applicants.

Its active program areas include Economics, Energy and Environm…

Programs & grants under this funder

Sloan Foundation Exploratory Grantmaking in Tech

Supports Sloan Foundation Exploratory Grantmaking in Tech for emerging technology areas and practical tool building in early-stage ventures.

Sloan Digital Technology Program

Funds emerging technologies, open-source science capacity, and digital collaboration tools for researchers.

1 grant

Sloan Digital Technology

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Sloan Economics Research Program

Funds economics research on science, technology, infrastructure, caregiving, and the economics profession.

2 grants

Sloan Economics Research

Open

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Sloan Economics NSF Emergency Grants

Open

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Sloan Energy & Environment Program

Funds research on low-carbon energy transitions, markets, innovation, and industrial decarbonization.

Sloan Research Fellowships

Supports early-career tenure-track faculty in chemistry, computer science, economics, mathematics, and physics.

1 grant

Sloan Research Fellowships

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Last verified: 28 May 2026Source: sloan.org