Targeted Grants in MPS
Targeted Grants in MPS supports researchers pursuing high-risk theoretical mathematics, physics and computer science projects, funding research and collaboration of exceptional scientific promise.
Funder: Simons Foundation
Due Dates: Rolling (LOI) | By invitation, at least three months after LOI approval (Full proposal)
Funding Amounts: Flexible funding level, with no recommended amount; up to five years
Summary: Supports high-risk theoretical mathematics, physics and computer science projects of exceptional promise and scientific importance.
Key Information: PIs and co-investigators must hold tenured, tenure-track or equivalent positions throughout application and award periods.
Description
Targeted Grants in MPS supports high-risk theoretical mathematics, physics and computer science research on a case-by-case basis. The program is administered by the Simons Foundation’s Mathematics & Physical Sciences division and funded by the Simons Foundation and Simons Foundation International. Its emphasis is theory, although projects with some experimental components may be considered. Scientific importance, exceptional promise, suitability and novelty guide consideration.
Support can cover research personnel, scientific travel, visitors and collaborators, conferences, equipment and other research resources. Projects at the single- or few-PI scale that might be funded by federal agencies would not normally be considered. Chemistry proposals are not currently considered.
