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Simons Foundation

Simons Collaborations in Mathematics and the Physical Sciences

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Key facts

Deadline
Due Oct 29, 2026 · 20 days left
Award size
Up to $8M
Match ?
Not required · Work out your budget and match
Who can apply
Public college or university, Private college or university, Nonprofit with 501(c)(3)
Where
Anywhere in the U.S., including Tennessee

How this fits you

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

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About this grant

Large team grants for basic questions in math, theoretical physics and theoretical computer science. Up to $2 million a year for four years.

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Your schedule, working back from the deadline

  1. Oct8
    Ask partners for letters of support or commitment (already past: do it now)
    Suggested: partners need about three weeks to write and sign letters.
  2. Oct22
    Finish a complete draft for a final review
    Suggested: leave about a week for someone else to read the draft.
  3. Oct26
    Submit
    Suggested: submit a few days early in case the form or email has trouble.
  4. Oct29
    Deadline
    From the funder.

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