Simons Symposia
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Simons Symposia supports mathematicians, theoretical physicists and theoretical computer scientists through focused meeting series that foster sustained collaboration on shared research topics.
Funder: Simons Foundation
Due Dates (Anticipated): September 2027 (Application deadline)
Funding Amounts: Foundation-administered travel, lodging and meals for up to three weeklong meetings held every two years; no direct funds awarded
Summary: Supports focused symposium series bringing together mathematicians, theoretical physicists and theoretical computer scientists for sustained scientific collaboration.
Key Information: Organizing committees may apply from within or outside the United States without institutional approval.
Description
Simons Symposia is run by the Simons Foundation’s Mathematics and Physical Sciences division. It brings together mathematicians, theoretical physicists and theoretical computer scientists to collaborate on one topic or a tightly connected group of topics. A series consists of up to three weeklong meetings held every two years, allowing sustained scientific exchange.
Topics may center on a new research development, address a specific research problem or help set an agenda for a field. Meetings combine a small number of lectures with substantial time for collaboration and open-ended discussion, with up to four lectures per day over five days. Each symposium must have a dissemination plan appropriate to its topic and field.
