✨ Should I Apply for Simons Foundation Collaboration Grants for Mathematicians?
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Estimated 15-20%
Competition
🌍 Overview
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Award Amount
$42,000 total over five years
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Deadline
January 11 (Annually, varies slightly by cycle)
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Fields
Mathematics and Theoretical Physical Sciences
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Awards/Year
Approximately 70 to 140 per cycle
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Study Country
United States
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Provider
Simons Foundation
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Acceptance
Varies by year and applicant pool
The Simons Foundation Collaboration Grants for Mathematicians are designed to stimulate mathematical research by providing travel and collaboration funds to faculty members who do not have other major research support. The grant is intended to foster a sense of community and support the exchange of ideas through travel and hosting visitors.
👥 Who Should Apply
Open to mathematicians with a PhD who hold a faculty position at a U.S. institution and have an active research profile but lack other significant external funding.
🏛️ Host University
Any accredited U.S. institution with a mathematics department
🔬 Fields of Study
Mathematics and Theoretical Physical Sciences
✨ Key Benefits
Each grant provides $8,400 per year for five years. Of this, $6,000 is for travel and research expenses, $1,000 is for the department, and $1,400 covers institutional overhead.
🎯 Target Students
Professional Researchers / Academic Faculty
🏷 Tags
Mathematics
Research
US Faculty
Collaboration
STEM
💸 Funding Breakdown
Total Award
$42,000 total over five year
✈️ Travel: Yes ($6,000 per year for travel and collaboration costs)
🏠 Accommodation: No (Travel expenses only)
💊 Health Insurance: No
🔄 Renewable: No
💳 App Fee: $0
🏡 Accommodation
No (Travel expenses only)
✈️ Travel Allowance
Yes ($6,000 per year for travel and collaboration costs)
🎁 Other Benefits
$1,000 for the grantee's department and $1,400 for indirect costs to the institution per year.
📋 Renewal Conditions
Grants are for a fixed term of five years and are not renewable after the term ends.
✅ Eligibility Requirements
🌍 Eligible Nationalities
PhD in Mathematics, tenure-track or tenured faculty at a US institution, active researcher, must not hold other major research grants.
🎓 Academic Level
Faculty / Postdoctoral / Professional
📊 Minimum GPA
Not applicable
🗣️ English Requirement
Proficiency required for research and publication
💼 Work Experience
Must hold a faculty position (Tenure or Tenure-track)
🏆 Leadership
Demonstrated research leadership and active publication record
💰 Financial Need
Priority given to those without other significant external research funding (e.g., NSF grants).
🎯 Target Students
Professional Researchers / Academic Faculty
📝 Application Requirements
Essay / SOP
Yes (Research narrative and list of publications required)
Documents Required
- Academic Transcripts
- Passport / National ID
- No Recommendation Letters
- CV / Resume
- Personal Statement / Essays
- Proficiency required for research and publication
- Interview: No
- Min GPA: Not applicable
📋 Application Process
Ensure your publication record is up to date on MathSciNet as the foundation uses this for verification. Clearly articulate how the grant will facilitate new or existing collaborations.
💡 Insider Tip: Double-check that your institution's sponsored research office is familiar with the Simons Foundation indirect cost policy before applying.