APS Innovation Fund

The American Physical Society established the Innovation Fund in 2019 to advance collaborative projects that support the Society’s mission.

Starting in November 2022, the Innovation Fund is undergoing strategic review and is not currently accepting award applications.

An independent review committee is currently working with APS staff and consultants to gather and analyze data on the impact of Innovation Fund awards, with the goal of providing recommendations for building on the Fund’s success in supporting physics collaborations.

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Innovation Fund Leaders and Staff

Monica Plisch

Monica Plisch
Director of APS Programs

Kathryn Walters-Conte

Kathryn Walters-Conte
Head of Innovation and Co-chair and Director of the Innovation Fund

Tremaine Brittian

Tremaine Brittian
Innovation Fund Program Officer

Tessa Lewis

Tessa Lewis
Innovation Fund Program Specialist

Contact

If you have questions, please email the Innovation Fund.

Nominees for and holders of APS Honors (prizes, awards, and fellowship) and official leadership positions are expected to meet standards of professional conduct and integrity as described in the APS Ethics Guidelines. Violations of these standards may disqualify people from consideration or lead to revocation of honors or removal from office.