The Simons Foundation’s mission is to advance the frontiers of research in mathematics and the basic sciences. The Simons Foundation’s Life Sciences division is now accepting applications for its Simons Graduate Fellowships in Ecology and Evolution.
The purpose of these awards is to provide support for students entering U.S.-based Ph.D. programs with a plan to perform research in ecology and evolution. While they will consider all projects in ecology and evolution, they are particularly interested in interdisciplinary research that jointly considers processes on both ecological and evolutionary timescales, or that links studies of ecology and evolution to other STEM fields, including physics, computer science, mathematics, chemistry and other areas of biology, especially genetics. Applicants must be entering or applying for Ph.D. programs in biology or a subfield of the life sciences during fall 2025, with matriculation to start no later than October 1, 2026. It is permissible for applicants to hold a master’s degree, and it is encouraged that they hold a master’s degree in physics, mathematics, computer science or engineering.
Submission
Letter of Intent: 31.07.2025; Full Proposal Deadline: 28.05.2026
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Duration
max. 3 years
Nationality
United States of America
Level of education
PhD student
Next Deadlines
31.07.2025
Funding Types
scholarships / personnel costs
Budget
max $ 265,800
Last update
10.07.2025