Breakthrough Prizes

To recognize those individuals who have made profound contributions to human knowledge. It is open to all physicists  theoretical, mathematical, experimental  working on the deepest mysteries of the Universe.

Agency Name: 
Milner Foundation
Contact Name: 
Gillian Laird
Grant Amount: 
The winner receives $3 million. The prize can be split between two or more scientists. One Breakthrough Prize in Fundamental Physics is given each year.
Grant Location: 
External
Grant Type: 
Research
Grant Area: 
Natural Science
Grant Eligibility: 
Faculty