Support The Search For Life Beyond Earth
Why Your Support Matters
Although answers to fundamental questions such as "Are we alone?" might not come for generations, the SETI Institute is investing in long-term research to potentially find those answers and help us understand our place in the cosmos. Your support brings us closer to making this extraordinary breakthrough.
Support the SETI Institute and Help Us Explore the Cosmos
At the SETI Institute, our mission is to explore, understand, and explain the origin and nature of life in the universe. We are on the frontier of scientific discovery, pushing the boundaries of knowledge as we search for signs of intelligent life beyond our planet. We are the only scientific research organization solely dedicated to the search for life beyond Earth.
How You Can Help
Donate today and be a part of this incredible journey. Your contribution, no matter the size, fuels our mission and brings us one step closer to answering the profound question: Are we alone in the universe?
Your gift will fund the following projects:
- Surveys for signs of distant civilizations at the Allen Telescope Array.
- Expansions to LaserSETI, which searches for laser light flashes from other civilizations.
- 13 summer research intern positions to train and inspire the next generation of SETI scientists.
- Lectures to educate the general public about SETI and astrobiology.
Other ways to give:

Gift Stock/Equity
Your stock or equity can support the search for life beyond Earth.

Mail / Phone / ACH / DAF
Support SETI and astrobiology research via mail or over the phone.

Crypto
Your virtual currency can fund the search for life in our solar system and beyond.

Legacy / Planned Giving
Ensure the future of SETI and astrobiology research by including the SETI Institute in your will or trust.
FAQ's
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