Simons Foundation - Targeted Grants in MPS
Research Service
The Simons Foundation’s Mathematics and Physical Sciences (MPS) division invites applications for its Targeted Grants in MPS program.
Eligibility
Applications may be submitted by established U.S. and foreign public and private educational institutions and stand-alone research centers.
PIs and co-Investigators must have a Ph.D. and a tenure-track or tenured position at said institutions or centers at the time of application.
Funding and duration
The Targeted Grant in MPS program provides funding for up to 5 years. The funding level and duration is flexible and should be appropriate based on the type of support requested in the proposal.
Allowable expenses include:
- Up to one month of summer salary and related benefits per year for the PI and any co-Investigator(s).
- Domestic or international travel for the PI(s), co-Investigator(s) and students
- Salary support and related benefits
- Support for visitors and collaborators, including domestic and international travel, meals and lodging expenses.
- Conferences and working meetings
- Research equipment
Timeline of the call
The deadline is rolling, and an LOI can be submitted at any time.
Applicants will be notified of a decision within two months of the LOI submission.
Full Proposal: A review of the LOI may lead to a request for a full proposal. Full proposals must be submitted via SAM by the main PI and respective institution. The full proposal deadline will be noted in the LOI notification and will be no sooner than three months from the date of the LOI approval.
More information
Simons Foundation website
Contact
Lisa Parolini