Simons Foundation Grants

Open Simons Foundation grants

• Simons Foundation Targeted Grants in MPS for Deep Learning and AI Theory Research

  Up to $12MDeadline: Jul 1, 2026open

  The Simons Foundation's Mathematics and Physical Sciences (MPS) division invites letters of intent for its Targeted Grants program, which supports hig...

  ai_theorydeep_learningmathematicsmachine_learningcomputer_science

• Autism Rat Models Consortium 2.0 RFA

  Up to $3.6Mopen

  Autism Rat Models Consortium 2.0 RFA is sponsored by Simons Foundation. This opportunity supports mission-aligned projects and measurable outcomes.

  biomedical_researchmental_healthclinical_researchautismrat models

• Simons Foundation Targeted Grants in Mathematics and Physical Sciences for AI and Deep Learning Theory

  Up to $2.5MDeadline: Jul 1, 2026open

  The Simons Foundation Targeted Grants in Mathematics and Physical Sciences (MPS) support high-risk projects of exceptional promise and scientific impo...

  mathematics_of_aideep_learning_theorytheoretical_computer_scienceoptimization_theorystatistical_learning

• Targeted Grants in Mathematics and Physical Sciences for AI and Deep Learning Theory

  Deadline: Jul 1, 2026open

  Targeted Grants in Mathematics and Physical Sciences for AI and Deep Learning Theory is a grant from the Simons Foundation that funds high-risk theore...

  artificial_intelligenceai_foundation_modelsbasic_researchdeep learning theorymathematical foundations

• Simons Foundation Autism & Neuroscience Conferences and Courses Awards

  Deadline: Jul 8, 2026open

  Simons Foundation Autism & Neuroscience Conferences and Courses Awards is sponsored by Simons Foundation. The Autism & Neuroscience division at the Si...

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• Targeted Grants in MPS

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  Targeted Grants in MPS is sponsored by Simons Foundation. This program supports high-risk theoretical mathematics, physics, and computer science proje...

  basic_researchconvergence_researchtheoretical researchcomputational biologyhigh-risk projects

• Explorer Awards — Request for Applications, Ph.D.

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  Explorer Awards — Request for Applications, Ph.D. is sponsored by Simons Foundation. This RFA was intended for proposals requesting support of explora...

  basic_researchsocial_scienceexploratory researchhypothesis developmentfunding

• Scientific Software Research Faculty Award

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  Scientific Software Research Faculty Award is sponsored by Simons Foundation. Supports faculty members developing open-source software for scientific ...

  higher_educationelectric_vehiclesscientific softwareopen sourcefaculty research

• Maternal COVID-19 As a Potential Risk for Autism: Supplemental Funding for Ongoing Pregnancy Cohorts — Request for Applications, Ph.D.

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  Maternal COVID-19 As a Potential Risk for Autism is a supplemental funding opportunity from the Simons Foundation Autism Research Initiative (SFARI) t...

  maternal_healthinfectious_diseasepublic_healthclinical_researchmaternal covid-19

• Innate Immune System Impact (RFA) Frequently Asked Questions

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  Innate Immune System Impact (RFA) Frequently Asked Questions is sponsored by Simons Foundation. This Innate Immune System Impact Request for Applicati...

  biomedical_researchclinical_researchinnate immune systemimmune responseimmunology research

• Dedalus Project Development Support

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  Dedalus Project Development Support is sponsored by Simons Foundation. Supports the development of Dedalus, an open-source framework for solving parti...

  data_sciencededaluspartial differential equationspde solveropen-source software

• Simons Foundation: Targeted Grants in Mathematics and Physical Sciences

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  Simons Foundation: Targeted Grants in Mathematics and Physical Sciences is a program from the Simons Foundation that funds exceptional research in the...

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What Simons Foundation funds

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How to apply for Simons Foundation grants

Most Simons Foundation applications require: an organizational profile with mission and programs, a project proposal aligned with the funder's stated priorities, a project budget, and supporting attachments (IRS determination letter, board list, recent financials). Many private and community foundations require a Letter of Inquiry (LOI) before a full proposal — see our guide below.