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KITP
Exploring New Frontiers

The Kavli Institute for Theoretical Physics (KITP) at UC Santa Barbara is the foremost scientific research facility for theorists in physics and allied fields to explore new ideas and to work together intensely on questions at the leading edges of science.

Since its origin in 1979, KITP’s driving force has been the exploration and promotion of new areas of scientific study in physics. Of particular importance is the research and career development of our graduate fellows and postdoctoral scholars, who represent the future of their fields. Continuing a tradition of four decades of excellence, KITP is pioneering new avenues to empower, develop, and launch this next generation of scientists.

Your support on Give Day will help our scholars explore new frontiers! 

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Kaplan Sprint #3
It's been the most exciting Give Day yet thanks to our competitive community! Congratulations to the top ten funds, and a big thank you to Christine and Jordan '83 Kaplan for their creative challenge!
Rank Prize Area Donors
1 $2,000 Women's Volleyball 59
2 $1,750 Men's Swimming 43
3 $1,500 Men's Water Polo 37
4 $1,250 Women's Rugby Sport Club 29
5 $1,000 Women's Tennis 23
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KITP Special 3:1 Match #2
Friends of KITP Dr. Daniel Nash and Maia Kikerpill have also pledged $5,000 towards a 3-to-1 match of all new gifts to KITP! Not only that, you'll be able to join the Friends of KITP for only $50. Give now, and have your donation tripled thanks to their generosity!
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Research Institutes and Initiatives
See how your area is doing!
Rank Area Gifts
1 KITP Career Development Fund 24
2 The REEF (Research Experience & Education Facility) 9
3 Santa Cruz Island 6
4 Natural Reserve System (General) 6
5 Coal Oil Point Reserve 3
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KITP Special 3:1 Match
Friends of KITP Trustee Lindsey Wilde ’05 and Jonah Stowe ’02 have pledged $5,000 towards a 3-to-1 match of all new gifts to KITP! Not only that, you'll be able to join the Friends of KITP for only $50. Give now, and have your donation tripled thanks to their generosity!
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Give Day 2025
See how your area is doing!
Rank Area Gifts
1 Athletics 1,556
2 Campus Excellence 566
3 Humanities and Fine Arts 342
4 Recreation 305
5 Social Sciences 288
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