Harvard University
The Epstein-funded program at Harvard was the Program for Evolutionary Dynamics, directed by Martin Nowak. It received substantial unrestricted support. In reviewing the relationship, Harvard found approximately million connected to Epstein from 1998-2007.
MIT Media Lab
The MIT Media Lab received approximately ,000 from Epstein directly, plus additional amounts he facilitated from other donors. The donations were deliberately recorded as anonymous.
The Santa Fe Institute
The Santa Fe Institute a leading complexity science research institution had a relationship with Epstein. He attended programs and provided some financial support.
Individual Scientists
Epstein also gave directly to individual scientists for research projects. The exact amounts and recipients are not fully documented publicly.
What He Got
In exchange for funding, Epstein received:
- Association with prestigious institutions and scientists
- Credibility in scientific circles through affiliation
- Invitations to exclusive academic events as a patron
What the Money Funded
The research funded ranged from evolutionary dynamics and cognitive science to neuroscience. Some of it was legitimate science of genuine value; the funding mechanism was corrupted by Epstein’s identity as the source.