Simons Historically Black Colleges and Universities Faculty Fellowship
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Simons Foundation International
Research grant
Simons Centers of Excellence at Historically Black Colleges and Universities
Simons Foundation International
- at 17:00 UTC, Closes in 2 days
- Up to $7,500,000
- United States
- Institution applies
About
Institutional funding for HBCU centers in mathematics, neuroscience, physics, ecology and evolutionary biology, emphasizing computational, data-driven and theoretical research. Up to USD 1.5 million annually for five years (USD 7.5 million total, including indirect costs); up to two awards. Letters of intent opened 1 October 2026 and close 12 November 2026 at noon Eastern time. Invited full applications are due 9 February 2027. Awards run September 2027–August 2032. Funded by Simons Foundation International and administered by the Simons Foundation.
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Eligibility
Covers: Up to USD 1.5 million annually over five years per center, including the stated 20% indirect-cost allowance. Supports research personnel and center activities; primarily computational, data-driven and theoretical work.
Accredited Historically Black Colleges and Universities in the United States; centers also permit an academic institute within an HBCU.
An accredited US HBCU or academic institute within an HBCU applies. The director must be tenured, hold a PhD and have active scholarship comparable to associate/full professor level. Minimum center composition includes three faculty, two graduate students and two postdocs. Simons/Flatiron employees cannot receive funded personnel support.
Source: simonsfoundation.org