Information, Connect and Contact

CTP Connect

The Center for Theoretical Physics was founded in March 1968, becoming one of the first centers for theoretical physics established in the United States. The Center is an institution committed to collaboration in all of the major areas of theory research.

Job Opportunities

Getting Started in the CTP

CTP Norms and Expectations

Graduate Student Guidelines

CTP Travel Guidelines

Thank you to Virgil Elings

We are grateful always to Virgil Elings whose generous gift helped make possible the space that houses the Virgil Elings Center for Theoretical Physics

CTP Contact

  • The CTP is located in the Green Center for Physics, on the 3rd and 4th floors of Buildings 6 & 6C.  You can find us by going to building 10 (under the great dome) and walking up to the east end of the 3rd floor (“infinite”) corridor. The CTP will be on your right.

Mail should be addressed to:

Center for Theoretical Physics
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
77 Massachusetts Ave, 6-307
Cambridge, MA 02139
(DHL, UPS & FedEx use 02142)

  • To send mail to a specific person, find their office number in the directory.
  • Fax: 617.253.8674
  • Phone: 617.253.4852 (Scott Morley)