Funder: Simons Foundation
Due Dates: July 31, 2025: Letter of Intent (LOI) deadline | May 28, 2026: Full proposal deadline for 2025 finalists | June 30, 2026: Letter of Intent (LOI) deadline | May 27, 2027: Full proposal deadline for 2026 finalists
Funding Amounts: Up to $265,800 total per fellow (three years' support over five years); includes $50,000 annual stipend, $25,000 education allowance, $3,000 research funds/year, and indirect costs.
Summary: Supports students entering U.S. Ph.D. programs to pursue interdisciplinary research in ecology, evolution, and related STEM fields.
Key Information: No citizenship requirement; applicants must not have started a Ph.D. before the relevant cycle.