[ROLLING CALL | RESEARCH FUNDING] Simons Foundation Targeted Grants in Mathematics and Physical Sciences

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Date 01.04.2017
Speaker Simons Foundation
Category Call for proposal
The Simons Foundation’s Mathematics and Physical Sciences (MPS) division invites applications for its new Targeted Grants in MPS program.

Rationale: The program is intended to support high-risk projects of exceptional promise and scientific importance on a case-by-case basis. Projects in the areas of Mathematics, Theoretical Computer Science and Theoretical Physics are funded.

How to Apply: Applicants may submit a Letter of Intent (LOI) through proposal CENTRAL (https://proposalcentral.altum.com/default.asp). The deadline is rolling and an applicant can submit at any time.

LOI Requirements Include:
  • Research plan (two-page limit, plus up to one page for references and figures): Signed by the main PI on letterhead, which includes a brief summary of the support requested, including the names of the other PI(s) involved, if applicable, the scientific goals, background relevant to the application, and a brief budget justification.
  • A tentative yearly budget (two-page limit) indicating total amount and major expense categories with proposed start and end dates.

For further information, please check the website.

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  • General public
  • Free

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