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Simons Foundation

Simons Centers of Excellence at Historically Black Colleges and Universities

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Key facts

Deadline
Due Nov 12, 2026 · 34 days left
Award size
Up to $7.5M
Match ?
Not required · Work out your budget and match
Who can apply
Public college or university, Private college or university
Where
Anywhere in the U.S., including Tennessee

How this fits you

  • Available in Madison County (nationwide program)
  • No match required

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About this grant

Five-year research and training centers at HBCUs in math, neuroscience, physics, or ecology and evolution. Each center can get up to $1.5 million a year.

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Your schedule, working back from the deadline

  1. Oct22
    Ask partners for letters of support or commitment
    Suggested: partners need about three weeks to write and sign letters.
  2. Nov5
    Finish a complete draft for a final review
    Suggested: leave about a week for someone else to read the draft.
  3. Nov9
    Submit
    Suggested: submit a few days early in case the form or email has trouble.
  4. Nov12
    Deadline
    From the funder.

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