Summary

Our grantmaking efforts prioritize mathematical, physical, and life sciences research, with a strong emphasis on autism and neuroscience. We offer diverse program areas including physics and ecology, with significant support for microbial oceanography, plant biology, and evolution through dedicated grants and award opportunities. The simulation and physics community are also receiving substantial funding to support their foundational work on aging brain dynamics and quantum materials development. We actively recruit Fellows to Faculty to advance scientific communication and training in areas such as cosmology, statistical biophysics, and computational modeling. Additionally, we offer targeted support for emerging fields like machine learning, neural data analysis, and quantum physics, while promoting collaboration across multiple centers and networks. We provide clear funding policies and resources for applicants, including opportunities in funding competitions and community partnerships.

Title

Advancing Research in Basic Science and Mathematics | Simons Foundation

Description

The Simons Foundation’s mission is to advance the frontiers of research in mathematics and the basic sciences. We sponsor a range of programs that aim to promote a deeper understanding of our world.

Keywords

funding, simons, sciences, news, events, center, mathematics, research, neuroscience, videos, life, award, collaborations, science, media, careers, relations

NS Lookup

A 52.71.21.243

Dates

Created 2026-04-14

Updated 2026-04-14

Summarized 2026-04-16