Science at the KITP addresses questions at the very frontiers of fundamental knowledge, provoking new questions, passions, and sometimes fierce debate. We invite you to spend time with some of the world’s leading physicists, sharing refreshments and conversation about emerging ideas on how the universe began, the role of dark matter, how the stars and planets are formed, or how the brain works.
Friends of KITP creates educational and entertaining opportunities for members of the community to engage with renowned scientists. If you enjoy learning, community engagement and intellectual challenge, you will find an annual membership in Friends of KITP to be immensely rewarding.
How to Join
- Give online
- Make your gift online with a credit card here: https://give.ucsb.edu/kitp
- Fill out our Membership Application and email your completed form to friends@kitp.ucsb.edu
- Give by check
- Print and fill out our Friends Membership Application:
- Make checks payable to: UC Regents
- Memo line: Friends of KITP
- Mail check and membership application to: Friends of KITP
Kohn Hall, UC Santa Barbara
Santa Barbara, CA 93106-4030
Friends of KITP Membership Circles & Benefits
Note: Each tier includes all the benefits listed in the tiers above it.
Curious about upcoming talks? Visit our Events Page to see exciting upcoming lectures and gatherings!
Friend of KITP — $50+
- Recognition in the KITP Annual Impact Report.
Curie Circle — $200+
- Invitations to exclusive Friends of KITP Chalk Talks (engaging, informal presentations by KITP’s visiting scientists on the latest breakthroughs).
- Advance notice of Public Lectures and guaranteed seating with RSVP.
- Advance notice of Café KITP events.
Feynman Circle — $500+
- One-year guest membership at the Curie Circle level to gift to a friend or colleague.
Einstein Circle — $1,000+
- Invitation to the annual Gluon Holiday Party.
- Qualifies donors as members of the UC Santa Barbara Chancellor's Council.
Galileo Circle — $2,000+
- Invitation to an annual lunch with the Director and KITP scientists at the Charles T. Munger Physics Residence.
Maxwell Circle — $5,000+
- Invitation to a quarterly coffee gathering with visiting scientists.
Newton Circle — $10,000+
- Invitation to an exclusive, yearly dinner with visiting scientists.
