Targeted Grants to Institutes RFA

Targeted Grants to Institutes RFA

Status: ACTIVE
Funder: Simons Foundation Inc.
Amount: Up to US $1,000,000
Last Updated: June 21, 2025

Summary

The Simons Foundation invites applications for its Targeted Grants to Institutes program, aimed at established institutes in mathematics, theoretical physics, and computer science. This initiative seeks to enhance international scientific collaboration and support the missions of these institutes. Importantly, the foundation encourages participation from underrepresented groups, ensuring diverse representation in scientific research. Note that funding is not intended for primary operating costs or for institutes focused solely on specific university research.

Overview

The Simons Foundation’s Mathematics and Physical Sciences (MPS) division invites applications for the Targeted Grants to Institutes program. The foundation strongly encourages the participation of scientists from underrepresented groups. Rationale The program is intended to support established institutes or centers in mathematics, theoretical physics and theoretical computer science through funding to help strengthen contacts within the international scientific community. Our aim is to enable institutes to extend and enhance their missions; this program will not provide primary support for operating or establishing an institute.

Eligibility

You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website. Applications may be submitted by established U.S. and foreign public and private educational and nonprofit institutes and research centers.

Ineligibility

The program is not intended to support institutes or centers whose main purpose is to provide a focal point for research of faculty at a specific university.This program will not support national labs, or the equivalent, with a primary focus on experiments.