The Wiley Foundation Incorporated
The Wiley Foundation is the philanthropic arm of John Wiley & Sons, supporting the scientific community through awards and partnerships (including the Wiley Prize in Biomedical Sciences and a partnership with Rutgers' Aresty Undergraduate Research Center). The foundation site is hosted on Wiley's domain and describes prize and funding activities.
Source: Website · Mar 2026
Ideal Applicant
Research institutions, university departments, or individual biomedical researchers who fit the foundation's prize and research-focused awards and who can be put forward by a nominator or partner.
Good Fit
- • Clear alignment with biomedical research awards or undergraduate research programs.
- • Institutional affiliation (university, research center) or an individual researcher with a strong publication/impact record.
- • A credible nominating partner (department chair, research collaborator, professional society).
- • Work or candidates relevant to the Wiley Prize or listed partnership priorities.
Geography
Grantmaking has reached multiple U.S. states and at least one international location across observed years; 2023 grants spanned seven states while 2024 grants were in MA and NY, indicating a broadly multi-state footprint.
Recipient Variety
Across the three observed years the foundation funded different independent recipients (nine distinct grantees in 2023 and separate recipients in 2021 and 2024), showing a notably diverse set of beneficiaries for the foundation's size.
New Applicants
Behavior shows many new grantees historically, which suggests openness to new recipients, but the public process is nomination-only (self-nominations disallowed), so an unfamiliar applicant typically needs a nominator or intermediary to be considered.
Source: Zeffy Agent · Mar 2026
