THE
WESTERN INSTITUTE
FOR
ADVANCED STUDY
ABOUT
The Western Institute for Advanced Study is devoted to addressing historically-intractable problems in mathematics, physics, and the biological sciences. We foster a highly interdisciplinary and open atmosphere to promote intellectual progress.
OUR HISTORY
The Western Institute for Advanced Study exists to advance theoretical scientific research, by combining both outstanding individual effort and a team-based approach. The Institute was founded in 2019 and is based in Colorado.
OUR MISSION
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To provide a place for advanced study with a commitment to the highest standards of academic scholarship.
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To offer fellowship awards, with a focus on solving grand challenges in mathematics, physics, and biology.
OUR FUTURE
By addressing a broad range of challenging scientific questions and communicating these findings to the public, we aim to create progress on some of the most technically challenging issues which continue to face humanity.
NON-PROFIT INFORMATION
DOCUMENTS
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Legal and Financial Information:
EIN (Federal Tax ID): 83-4061510
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CREDENTIALS
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DONATION INFORMATION
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