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Simons Foundation Grants
20 open Simons Foundation grants accepting applications right now. Historical giving: 6 grants totaling $19M.
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Open Simons Foundation grants
Autism Rat Models Consortium 2.0 RFA
Up to $3.6MopenAutism Rat Models Consortium 2.0 RFA is sponsored by Simons Foundation. This opportunity supports mission-aligned projects and measurable outcomes.
biomedical_researchmental_healthclinical_researchautismrat modelsSimons Foundation Math+X Investigator
Up to $300KopenFunds mathematics researchers collaborating with a partner discipline (science/engineering) to advance cross-disciplinary research. Match reasons: Ma...
discover:science researchfit_score:3Simons Foundation Targeted Grants in Mathematics and Physical Sciences
Up to $100KopenSupports high-impact research in mathematics and the physical sciences, including collaborative activities and conference support. Match reasons: Mat...
discover:science researchfit_score:64Maternal COVID-19 As a Potential Risk for Autism: Supplemental Funding for Ongoing Pregnancy Cohorts — Request for Applications, Ph.D.
openMaternal 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-19Innate Immune System Impact (RFA) Frequently Asked Questions
openInnate 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 researchScientific Software Research Faculty Award
openScientific Software Research Faculty Award is sponsored by Simons Foundation. Supports faculty members developing open-source software for scientific ...
higher_educationelectric_vehiclesscientific softwareopen sourcefaculty researchAfrica Mathematics Project
openAfrica Mathematics Project is sponsored by Simons Foundation. The Simons Foundation's Africa Mathematics Project (AMP) is designed to support high-qua...
higher_educationeducation_researchmathematics researchmathematical sciencesafricaSimons Postdoctoral Fellowships in Plant Biology
openSimons Postdoctoral Fellowships in Plant Biology is sponsored by Simons Foundation. This opportunity supports mission-aligned projects and measurable ...
biodiversitybasic_researchplant biologypostdoctorallife sciencesSimons Investigator in Aquatic Microbial Ecology Awards
openSimons Investigator in Aquatic Microbial Ecology Awards is sponsored by Simons Foundation. Microbes inhabit and sustain all habitats on Earth. In both...
marine_sciencemicroplasticsbiodiversitywater_qualitymicrobial ecologyTargeted Grants in MPS
openTargeted 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 projectsExplorer Awards — Request for Applications, Ph.D.
openExplorer 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 developmentfundingTargeted Grants in MPS (Mathematics and Physical Sciences)
openTargeted Grants in MPS (Mathematics and Physical Sciences) is sponsored by Simons Foundation. This program supports high-risk theoretical mathematics,...
basic_researchstem_educationhigher_educationmathematicsphysical sciencesSFARI Circuit Dynamics awardees
openSFARI Circuit Dynamics awardees is sponsored by Simons Foundation. This opportunity supports mission-aligned projects and measurable outcomes.
health_disparitiesbiomedical_researchautismneurosciencecircuit_dynamicsAutism Rat Models Consortium 2.0 RFA
openAutism 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_researchautismInnate Immune System Impact (RFA) Frequently Asked Questions
openInnate Immune System Impact (RFA) Frequently Asked Questions is sponsored by Simons Foundation. This Innate Immune System Impact Request for Applicati...
health_disparitiesinfectious_diseasebiomedical_researchimmune systemimmunology2024 SFARI Pilot Progression Award — Request for Applications
open2024 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_disordersSFARI Analysis of Simons VIP Biospecimens awardees
openSFARI Analysis of Simons VIP Biospecimens awardees is sponsored by Simons Foundation. The following SFARI grant was awarded in response to the Analysi...
health_disparitiesbiomedical_researchautismbiospecimensbiomedicalSimons Early Career Investigator in Aquatic Microbial Ecology and Evolution Awards
openSimons Early Career Investigator in Aquatic Microbial Ecology and Evolution Awards is sponsored by Simons Foundation. This program was titled “Early C...
marine_sciencemicroplasticsbiodiversitywater_qualitymicrobial ecologyMaternal COVID-19 As a Potential Risk for Autism: Supplemental Funding for Ongoing Pregnancy Cohorts — Request for Applications, Ph.D.
openMaternal 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 health2024 Pilot Award — Request for Applications
open2024 Pilot Award — Request for Applications is sponsored by Simons Foundation. The goal of the Pilot Award is to provide early support for exploratory...
health_disparitiesmental_healthbiomedical_researchbasic_researchautism
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