Simons Collaborations in Mathematics and the Physical Sciences

The Simons Foundation invites letters of intent for its Simons Collaborations in Mathematics and the Physical Sciences (MPS) program, which aims to stimulate progress on fundamental scientific questions of major importance in mathematics, theoretical physics, and theoretical computer science. A Simons Collaboration in MPS should address a mathematical or theoretical topic of fundamental scientific importance, where a significant, new development creates a novel area for exploration or provides a new direction for progress in an established field.

The project should involve outstanding researchers in various career stages, and the project should be organized and managed in a manner engendering a high level of collaboration. Each collaboration is led by a collaboration director who is expected to determine the scientific agenda, coordinate the scientific activities of the other members, determine (in collaboration with the other members) the scientific themes, coordinate a collaboration website, and organize collaboration meetings and activities as appropriate, including a two-day annual meeting at the foundation.

A Simons Collaboration in MPS is budgeted at up to $2 million per year for four years, including indirect costs.

Letters of intent are due October 31, 2024, at 12 noon ET and selected applicants will be invited to submit a full proposal, due February 25, 2025, at 12 noon ET.

If interested in applying for this opportunity, please reach out to Michelle Govani.