Field Builders wanted

We’re looking for the people building the fields that make the future.

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FIELD BUILDING
ACCELERATOR

Field Builders are the connectors, instigators, and storytellers who bring the right people together and provide a spark. They do the foundational work that lets researchers, organizations, and institutions race ahead.

We’re backing at least 50 Field Builders to do just that with $70,000 to give out as small, fast grants to researchers in their emerging field, along with a $5,000 honorarium for leading the work.

Be the science funder you wish to see in the world. Applications are open now through December 15, 2026.

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Hear from Field Builders

The Art of Field Building
by David Lang

Field builders make the fields that make the future. More people should consider the role.

Who am I to name a field?
by Allison Lewis

A lesson in field building: Start with a good name.

On Personal Science
with Gary Wolf

Gary Wolf talks about the history of Quantified Self and growing the field of personal science.

On Protocols
with Venkatesh Rao and Timber Stinson-Schroff

Venkatesh Rao and Timber Stinson-Schroff talk about the history of the Summer of Protocols and the growing field of protocol studies.

On Genetic Rescue
with Ryan Phelan

Ryan Phelan talks about the history of Revive & Restore and the field of genetic rescue.

On Quantum Technology
with Will Zeng

Will Zeng talks about the origins of the Unitary Foundation and growing the field of quantum technology.

On Climate Biotech
with Dan Goodwin

Dan Goodwin talks about the origins of Homeworld Collective and the growth of climate biotech.

On Cellular Agriculture
with Isha Datar

Isha Datar talks about the history of New Harvest and cellular agriculture

On Carbon Removal
with Tito Jankowski

Tito Jankowski talks about the history of Airminers and carbon removal.

The Unreasonable Effectiveness of Small Grants
by David Lang

A collection of life-changing stories.

Where are the Field Builders?
by David Lang

The Amateur Scientist
with Sebastian Cocioba

Scientific Field-Building
with Isha Datar

Fixing the Back Burner
by David Lang

Join us for an information session

Join the Experiment Foundation team for a virtual information session exploring the vision behind the Field Building Accelerator, the application process, and what it takes to launch a grant program on Experiment.

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