Centers
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AI & Advanced Computing
Supporting AI research and tools to accelerate breakthroughs across fields
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Astrophysics & Space
Unveiling the mysteries of the Universe with rapid realizations of innovative technology
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Biosciences
Harnessing biology's infinite possibilities at its intersection with chemistry, physics, and engineering
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Climate
Supporting climate research to bend the carbon curve and secure a sustainable future
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Science Systems
Breaking down barriers to scientific discovery by supporting people, tools, and communities
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News
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AI & Advanced Computing
Jan 27, 2026
Schmidt Sciences awards over $3 million to study AI’s impact on jobs
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Astrophysics & Space
NY Times | Jan 9, 2026
Google’s former CEO wants to build a cosmic search engine
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Astrophysics & Space
Scientific American | Jan 8, 2026
The first-ever private space telescope could launch before decade’s end
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Astrophysics & Space
Astronomy.com | Jan 8, 2026
Eric and Wendy Schmidt to fund space telescope, three ground-based observatories
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Astrophysics & Space
Ars Technica | Jan 8, 2026
Former Google CEO plans to singlehandedly fund a Hubble telescope replacement
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AI & Advanced Computing
Dec 11, 2025
Schmidt Sciences awards $11M in grants to bring AI to humanities research
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Nautilus Magazine | Nov 25, 2025
Nautilus X Schmidt Sciences: Catalysts of Discovery
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AI & Advanced Computing
Forbes | Nov 11, 2025
Schmidt Sciences Announces Its Latest Cohort Of AI2050 Fellows
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AI & Advanced Computing
Nov 5, 2025
Schmidt Sciences awards $18M to researchers working to ensure AI benefits society
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Climate
Oct 2, 2025
Schmidt Sciences awards $45M to narrow carbon cycle knowledge gap
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Forbes | Sep 18, 2025
Why Wendy Schmidt Is ‘Doubling Down’ On Climate Science In The Age Of Trump