Simons Fellows in Mathematics
Forecasted
Simons Fellows in Mathematics supports mathematics faculty with extended sabbatical leaves and research-related expenses to foster creativity and productivity in theoretical research.
Funder: Simons Foundation
Due Dates (Anticipated): October 2027 (Full application)
Funding Amounts: Up to $125,000 salary replacement plus $10,000 leave expenses and 20% overhead; maximum total request $162,000 USD
Summary: Supports mathematics faculty in extending a single-term sabbatical to a full academic year devoted to theoretical research.
Key Information: Applicants must hold a primary tenured position in a U.S. or Canadian mathematics department.
Description
The Simons Foundation’s Mathematics and Physical Sciences division runs this fellowship to make sabbatical research leaves more productive. It provides additional support that allows mathematics faculty to extend at least a single-term leave to a full academic year without classroom teaching or administrative responsibilities. The aim is to increase creativity and productivity in theoretical research by giving faculty a sustained period to concentrate on their scientific work.
The program emphasizes both an established research record and the promise of the proposed sabbatical work. Award decisions consider scientific accomplishments during the five years preceding application and the potential scientific impact of research undertaken during leave.
