Simons Fellows in Mathematics
The Simons Fellows in Mathematics grant supports tenured math faculty in the U.S. or Canada with year-long sabbatical leaves to advance theoretical mathematics research.
Funder: Simons Foundation
Due Dates: October 1, 2026 (Full application, 12:00 p.m. Eastern Time)
Funding Amounts: Up to $125,000 salary replacement + $10,000 leave-related expenses (max total $162,000 including overhead); award duration is one academic year.
Summary: Supports tenured mathematics faculty in the U.S. or Canada to extend a sabbatical research leave from a single term to a full academic year for theoretical research.
Key Information: Application must be submitted through the Simons Award Manager (SAM) by the deadline; only tenured faculty in mathematics departments are eligible.
Description
The Simons Fellows in Mathematics program enables sabbatical or equivalent research leaves for tenured mathematics faculty at U.S. or Canadian institutions, extending a single-term leave to a full academic year. The fellowship aims to foster increased creativity and productivity in theoretical mathematics by providing relief from teaching and administrative duties. Awards are based on recent scientific achievements and the potential impact of the proposed research during the leave. The program is designed to advance basic science and mathematics and broaden participation in the mathematical sciences.
