William I. Fine Theoretical Physics Institute

About Us

The Theoretical Physics Institute was first established in 1987, thanks to the support of William I. Fine, a generous and visionary donor and friend. In 2002, following his untimely death, the Institute was renamed in his honor. To fulfill its mission, FTPI leads a wide variety of programs, including running scientific meetings, mentoring students and postdocs, and providing outreach to the public. Together, these programs support the development of and awareness of research that could answer questions at the cutting edge of theoretical physics. These programs also help build links to other areas of science and engineering, including industrial research, broadening the impact of theoretical physics in those and other fields.