Simons Historically Black Colleges and Universities Faculty Fellowship
Neuroscience, Ecology and Evolutionary Biology fellowship from Simons Foundation International
About
An institutional fellowship program supporting junior tenure-track faculty in mathematics, neuroscience, physics, ecology and evolutionary biology. Each selected HBCU can nominate up to four fellows and receive up to USD 320,000 annually for five years (USD 1.6 million total per institution, covering all fellows and including indirect costs). The program buys out at least half of fellows’ teaching duties. Letters of intent close 12 November 2026 at noon Eastern time; invited full applications close 9 February 2027. Awards begin September 2027. Funded by Simons Foundation International and administered by the Simons Foundation.
Eligibility
Career stage: Not stated
Institution applies
Covers: Up to USD 320,000 annually for five years per institution across its nominated fellows, including the stated 20% indirect-cost allowance. Covers teaching buyout and eligible personnel, travel, supplies, equipment and research expenses.
Host location: United States
Accredited Historically Black Colleges and Universities in the United States.
Reviewed Oct 1, 2026. Check the funder’s full conditions before applying.
Accredited US HBCUs apply and nominate up to four junior tenure-track faculty, including qualifying new recruits. Nominees need a position or formal offer by the full-application stage, evidence of an active research program and senior mentorship. This is an institutional application, not a direct individual fellowship application. Simons/Flatiron employees cannot receive funded personnel support.
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