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

• Simons Foundation Math+X Investigator

  Up to $300Kopen

  Funds mathematics researchers collaborating with a partner discipline (science/engineering) to advance cross-disciplinary research. Match reasons: Ma...

  discover:science researchfit_score:3

• Simons Graduate Fellowships in Ecology and Evolution

  Up to $266KDeadline: Jun 30, 2026open

  Simons Graduate Fellowships in Ecology and Evolution is sponsored by Simons Foundation. Provides support for students entering U. S. -based Ph. D. pro...

  biodiversityenvironmental_justiceecologyevolutiongraduate fellowship

• 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...

  health_disparitiesmental_healthpublic_healthclinical_researchautism

• Synthetic Plant Biology Program

  Deadline: Jul 30, 2026open

  Synthetic Plant Biology Program is sponsored by Simons Foundation. This program supports research that applies engineering principles and techniques t...

  biotechnologybasic_researchagriculturesynthetic biologyplant engineering

• Simons Investigator in Aquatic Microbial Ecology Awards

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  Simons Investigator in Aquatic Microbial Ecology Awards is sponsored by Simons Foundation. Microbes inhabit and sustain all habitats on Earth. In both...

  marine_sciencemicroplasticsbiodiversitywater_qualitymicrobial ecology

• Targeted Grants in MPS

  open

  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

• Targeted Grants in MPS (Mathematics and Physical Sciences)

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  Targeted Grants in MPS (Mathematics and Physical Sciences) is sponsored by Simons Foundation. The Simons Foundation supports partners, programs, and i...

  basic_researchstem_educationhigher_educationmathematicsphysical sciences

• Pivot Fellowship

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  Pivot Fellowship is sponsored by Simons Foundation. Supports researchers with a strong track record in one field who seek to pivot into a new discipli...

  education_researchfellowshiptrainingresearchcareer development

• SFARI Circuit Dynamics awardees

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  SFARI Circuit Dynamics awardees is sponsored by Simons Foundation. This opportunity supports mission-aligned projects and measurable outcomes.

  health_disparitiesbiomedical_researchautismneurosciencecircuit_dynamics

• Autism Rat Models Consortium 2.0 RFA

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  Autism Rat Models Consortium 2.0 RFA is sponsored by Simons Foundation. Grants awarded through this request for applications (RFA) are intended to rec...

  health_disparitiespublic_healthmental_healthbiomedical_researchautism

• 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...

  health_disparitiesinfectious_diseasebiomedical_researchimmune systemimmunology

• 2024 SFARI Pilot Progression Award — Request for Applications

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  2024 SFARI Pilot Progression Award — Request for Applications is sponsored by Simons Foundation. The goal of the Pilot Progression Award is to provide...

  health_disparitiespublic_healthautismneurosciencedevelopmental_disorders

• SFARI Analysis of Simons VIP Biospecimens awardees

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  SFARI Analysis of Simons VIP Biospecimens awardees is sponsored by Simons Foundation. The following SFARI grant was awarded in response to the Analysi...

  health_disparitiesbiomedical_researchautismbiospecimensbiomedical

• Simons Early Career Investigator in Aquatic Microbial Ecology and Evolution Awards

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  Simons Early Career Investigator in Aquatic Microbial Ecology and Evolution Awards is sponsored by Simons Foundation. This program was titled “Early C...

  marine_sciencemicroplasticsbiodiversitywater_qualitymicrobial ecology

• 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: Supplemental Funding for Ongoing Pregnancy Cohorts — Request for Applications, Ph.D. is sponsored by...

  health_disparitiesmaternal_healthinfectious_diseasepublic_healthmaternal health

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.