Simons Dissertation Fellowship in Mathematics – Request for Applications 2027

The Simons Dissertation Fellowship in Mathematics supports excellent graduate students in the final years of their PhD studies, honouring the Simons Foundation founder Jim Simons and his commitment to mathematics. Selection is based on the quality of the applicant, the significance of previous research and the promise of the research programme. Each fellowship provides $38,400 over two years (September 1, 2027 to August 31, 2029, covering the fourth and fifth PhD years): $15,000 per year of research support at the fellow's discretion (summer stipend, scientific travel, research expenses), $1,000 per year to the department and indirect costs. The foundation expects to make up to 40 awards; decisions are notified on July 10, 2027.

Applicants must be full-time PhD students in a PhD-granting mathematics department at an institution in the United States and must apply in the third year of a five-year PhD programme. There are no citizenship requirements. Simons Foundation and Flatiron Institute employees are not eligible. Applications are submitted through the Simons Award Manager by 12 p.m. Eastern time on February 25, 2027.