Philanthropy faces a “Sputnik moment” in science funding. Ari Simon, President of Tambourine Philanthropies, shares why the U.S. research system is under existential threat — and how foundations can step up now.
In this episode, you’ll learn:
Why labs, postdocs, and decades of data are at risk from sudden funding cuts
Four immediate philanthropic responses to keep research alive
How tools like recoverable grants, guarantees, and IP-based financing can bridge gaps
Why supporting early-career scientists and researcher well-being is urgent
Visit our Knowledge Hub at Lidji.org for information on 300 case studies and interviews with remarkable leaders in philanthropy, sustainability and social entrepreneurship.
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Philanthropy faces a “Sputnik moment” in science funding. Ari Simon, President of Tambourine Philanthropies, shares why the U.S. research system is under existential threat — and how foundations can step up now.
In this episode, you’ll learn:
Why labs, postdocs, and decades of data are at risk from sudden funding cuts
Four immediate philanthropic responses to keep research alive
How tools like recoverable grants, guarantees, and IP-based financing can bridge gaps
Why supporting early-career scientists and researcher well-being is urgent
Visit our Knowledge Hub at Lidji.org for information on 300 case studies and interviews with remarkable leaders in philanthropy, sustainability and social entrepreneurship.
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