Bring exceptional work forward
Anyone may introduce work through the public inquiry form using their own email. Existing account holders can also save private working submissions. Formal entry follows approved eligibility and a published call.
AMBITION, WITH INTEGRITY
Recognition must be earned.
The Moonshot Prize model brings open pathways, structured evidence and independent human judgment together. Every step should strengthen trust.
Establish the evidence
The team checks completeness and readiness for a future cycle. Submissions should include original sources, relevant evaluations, attribution, known limitations and supporting documents.
Invite independent assessment
Administrators assign reviewers. Each reviewer must disclose conflicts before evaluating the evidence. Reviewers with a disclosed conflict recuse themselves from scoring.
Apply the field’s standard
The four-question intake rubric supports screening. A formal competition requires field-specific evidence gates, an adopted rubric and independent verification. Written reasons and human judgment determine recommendations, not an automated score.
Record a considered decision
The designated committee considers the evidence, reviews, due diligence and reasons for its recommendation. Award decisions require a formally established authority and funded prize cycle.
Follow the work forward
The intended model pairs recognition with an agreed plan for learning, reporting and continued progress. Any funding, milestones and support are set out in separate approved agreements.
OUR INTAKE FRAMEWORK
Four questions that matter.
- Is the contribution original?
- How strong is the supporting evidence?
- Who benefits, and how meaningfully?
- What makes further progress credible?
INDEPENDENCE BY DESIGN
Philanthropy backs possibility.
Families can help define a mission and support a field. They cannot purchase favorable review, finalist status or an award. Conflicts and private information are handled through restricted workspaces.
Read our founding principlesWe are accepting early expressions of interest. A formal competition will open only after the relevant eligibility rules, funding, committee appointments and timeline have been approved and published.
Read the full consultation rulebook →
Start with the work.
Share an early inquiry and review the proposed rules before a formal call opens.