Mathematics & formal analysis
Develop proofs and derivations, test their limits and check the reasoning.
Research grants
A research partnership.
Built around your question.
Bring a question that matters to your organization. Work with PRISM to investigate it through computational research, with clear methods and findings you can examine.
01 / The opportunity
A question worth
investigating.
Metriq is providing up to $5,000,000 in PRISM Research Credits to support a range of computational research projects.
Tell us what you need to understand, why the answer matters and what data or evidence is available. We’ll help define the question, carry out the agreed research and explain what the findings support—even when the result is negative or inconclusive.
25k–100kPRC · suggested focused award
100k–250kPRC · larger research programs
Research credits have no cash-redemption value, cannot be transferred, and are limited to approved PRISM services. Individual awards depend on selection, approval and available research capacity. These ranges are guidelines, not guaranteed awards.
02 / Computational by design
Powerful methods.
Useful answers.
Models, simulation & optimization
Compare scenarios, quantify uncertainty and evaluate decisions under real-world constraints.
Data, algorithms & intelligent systems
Analyze data, develop algorithms and compare their performance with established methods.
Validation & reproducibility
Test research claims, reproduce benchmarks and document methods others can examine.
We do not run physical experiments, culture organisms, collect field samples or fabricate test hardware. When new physical evidence is needed, a qualified external organization generates it. PRISM’s work remains computational.
03 / Organizations & pathways
Different missions.
The same rigor.
PUBLIC-BENEFIT RESEARCH
Research with public benefit.
For nonprofits, universities, public bodies and mission-aligned teams pursuing research with benefits beyond their organization.
INDUSTRY RESEARCH PARTNERSHIP
Real technical problems.
For companies with a clear technical question, access to relevant data and an agreed plan for co-funded research or results others can examine.
GRAND CHALLENGES
Ambitious questions.
For high-impact questions that call for a dedicated research program, specialist expertise and separate approval.
04 / From question to evidence
From application to research.
- 01
Describe your question
Create your organization’s account and tell us about the project. Keep your initial application nonconfidential.
- 02
Review the research fit
We review the question, available data, scientific merit, public benefit and practical feasibility.
- 03
Agree on the research plan
For selected projects, we agree on the scope, milestones, deliverables and project terms before work begins.
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Start the work and stay involved
Research begins once agreements are signed and funding is approved. Track milestones, respond to questions and review deliverables in your account.
Start with the question.
Bring a question.
Build new understanding.
Start with a nonconfidential outline of your project. Awards are confirmed after selection, agreement on the scope and program approval.