Medford/Somerville, Mass. – Tufts University's Alexander Vilenkin was one of only 15 scientists from around the world to receive a grant for his innovative scientific research on the Universe, the John Templeton Foundation announced on Friday.

   Vilenkin was chosen from a pool of 80 scientists from around the world, including researchers from Hungary, France, England and Australia.

Online: http://www.tufts.edu/communications/printable/042400VilenkinWinsGrant