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Tufts Scientist Receives Grant For Innovative Research on Universe
Only 15 scientists world-wide chosen by John Templeton Foundation

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.