A Global Research Consortium uncovering one of Nature's most mysterious questions

The Origins Federation is a group of researchers from four leading institutions, working together to advance our understanding of the emergence and early evolution of life, and its place in the cosmos.

About The Origins Federation
Origins of Life Initiative
Centre for Origin and Prevalence of Life
Center for the Origins of Life
Leverhulme Centre for Life in the Universe

An International Community: Affiliated Centers

The Origins Federation is open to new collaborations, both with centers and individuals.

Medical Research Council (UK)
Laboratory of Molecular Biology

Research Across Disciplines

Our scientific research focuses on the origins of life on earth and other planets and its prevalence and distribution in the universe across different disciplines.

Astronomy

Planetary Science

Chemistry

Biology

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News & Discoveries

Applications are now open for The Kavli-Laukien Postdoctoral Fellowship at Harvard University

Applications are now open for The Kavli-Laukien Postdoctoral Fellowship at Harvard University

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