Welcome to the James S. McDonnell Foundation
Founded in 1950 by aerospace pioneer James S. McDonnell, the Foundation was established to "improve the quality of life," and does so by contributing to the generation of new knowledge through its support of research and scholarship. The Foundation awards grants via the Foundation-initiated, peer-reviewed proposal processes described in the 21st Century Science Initiative.
News & Announcements
- JSMF has awarded 10 letters of intent to fund for the 2016 Postdoctoral Fellowship Awards in Studying Complex Systems. Read More...
- James S. McDonnell Foundation Announces 2015 Grants for The 21st Century Science Initiative Awards.
- Congratulations to Simon Levin for being awarded a National Medal of Science.
- Congratulations to Alexandre Pouget on being awarded the Andrew Carnegie prize in Mind and Brain Sciences.
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Understanding Human Cognition
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Studying Complex Systems
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Mathematical & Complex Systems Approaches to Brain Cancer
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Upcoming Deadlines
Meetings & Workshops
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November 10-11, 2016
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The James S. McDonnell Foundation1034 S. Brentwood Blvd., Ste 1850
Saint Louis, MO 63117
Phone: 314-721-1532
Email: info@jsmf.org
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