Simons Collaborations in Mathematics and the Physical Sciences
Forecasted
Simons Collaborations in Mathematics and the Physical Sciences supports research teams pursuing fundamental questions in mathematics, theoretical physics and theoretical computer science to reach major milestones.
Funder: Simons Foundation
Due Dates (Anticipated): February 2027 (Full proposal) | October 2027 (LOI)
Funding Amounts: Up to $8 million over four years, including 20% indirect costs; three-year renewal considered
Summary: Supports collaborative teams pursuing major fundamental advances in mathematics, theoretical physics and theoretical computer science.
Key Information: Directors must hold tenure or equivalent at an educational institution with a departmental Ph.D. program.
Description
The Simons Foundation’s Collaborations in Mathematics and the Physical Sciences program supports teams addressing fundamental scientific questions whose answers would represent major scientific milestones. It targets mathematical or theoretical topics where a significant new development opens a novel area of exploration or offers a new direction in an established field. Projects must define initial activities and measurable goals, with foundation support critical to achieving their objectives.
Collaborations should involve outstanding researchers across career stages, strong scientific leadership and organization that fosters substantial interaction. A director coordinates the scientific agenda, research directions, personnel and shared activities. Experimental components are permitted only when essential to the science; primarily experimental proposals and chemistry proposals are not appropriate.
