The Simons Foundation Mathematics and Physical Sciences division supports research in mathematics, theoretical physics and theoretical computer science.
Funds Available: A typical Targeted Grant in MPS provides funding for up to five years. The funding provided is flexible and based on the type of support requested in the proposal. There is no recommended funding limit. Expenses for experiments, equipment, or computations, as well as for personnel and travel, are allowable.
Eligibility: Applications may be submitted by established U.S. and foreign public and private educational institutions and stand-alone research centers. There is no limit per institution or individual. There are no citizenship or department requirements for PIs.