Scientific Progress Foundation 501(c)(3) Nonprofit

Advancing science
across human disciplines.

Scientific Progress is an independent foundation dedicated to conducting and supporting rigorous research across biology, epidemiology, psychology, anthropology, and sociology — and to disseminating that knowledge widely.

Mission

Why we exist

Scientific Progress exists to conduct and support rigorous empirical research across biology, epidemiology, psychology, anthropology, and sociology — including the phenotypic and genetic basis of human traits — and to disseminate findings widely to the scientific community and the public.

Focus Areas

What we support

We fund research across five core scientific disciplines, with an emphasis on empirical research into human traits and their biological and social underpinnings.

Biology Phenotypic and genetic bases of human traits
Epidemiology Population-level patterns of health and traits
Psychology Behavioral and cognitive trait research
Anthropology Human variation across populations and time
Sociology Social dimensions of trait differences
Directors

Current directors

Edward Miller Retired tenured professor of economics and finance at the University of New Orleans. His career included economist roles at the U.S. Department of Transportation, Treasury, Energy Policy Office, and Office of Management and Budget, followed by academic positions at Rice University and UNO.
John Fuerst Previously conducted research at Cleveland State University, North Carolina State University, and Case Western Reserve, with a graduate background in psychology. His research focuses on behavioral genetics, psychometrics, and differential psychology.
Grants & Contact

Apply or inquire

We accept grant inquiries on a rolling basis. To submit a proposal or ask a question, please write to us directly at the address below. Include a brief description of your project, institutional affiliation if any, and the funding level you are seeking.

Grant submissions & general inquiries

contact@scientific-progress.org

We aim to respond to all inquiries within 4–6 weeks.