KITP recruits the brightest, most independent early-career (post PhD) scientists, mentoring and successfully launching them as leading research scientists. With its global reputation for excellence, KITP receives approximately 600 applications annually of which just 4 or 5 are selected to be KITP Postdoctoral Scholars. They spend on average 3 years at KITP collaborating with visitors and UCSB faculty, mentoring students, giving their first public outreach talks, and most importantly, asking big questions about the future of physics. Gifts to the Postdoctoral Scholars Endowment Fund support the KITP Postdoctoral Scholars Program and the recruitment and retention of these scholars.
In recognition of leadership gifts of $100,000 or more to this endowment campaign KITP is offering permanent recognition in Kohn Hall, and prominent naming opportunities in Kohn Hall and the Charles T. Munger Physics Residence for gifts over $350,000. Whether it is in your own name, or in honor of someone special, there are a number of ways to take advantage of this rare opportunity to join the distinguished community of supporters of the KITP and to play a key role in the future of scientific exploration. Please contact Kristi Newton, Senior Director of Development for the KITP, if you would like to learn more about an estate or outright gift to our endowment campaign.