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Simons Centers of Excellence at Historically Black Colleges and Universities

Mathematics, Ecology, Evolution and research grant from Simons Foundation International

Apply by Thursday, Nov 12 at 17:00 UTC

Up to $7,500,000
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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.

Eligibility

Career stage: Not stated

Institution applies

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.

Host location: United States

Accredited Historically Black Colleges and Universities in the United States; centers also permit an academic institute within an HBCU.

Eligibility source

Reviewed Oct 1, 2026. Check the funder’s full conditions before applying.

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.

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Source: simonsfoundation.org