Grand challenges

Physics Grand Challenges

Driving excellence in physics and interdisciplinary science research and teaching.

In 2019, a new initiative was conceived by then Head of School, Professor Celine Boehm, to fund ground-breaking research projects – The Physics Foundation Grand Challenges.

Each year we invite Academics from the School of Physics to pitch a unique and unconventional concept that must include a team of non-physics researchers and students to a panel of experts. We typically select two teams to receive $250,000 each.

Physics Grand Challenge areas

Physics Grand Challenge winners

Physics Grand Challenge winners 2023
2023 Physics Grand Challenge winners

Previous winners