The Simons Foundation



The Simons Foundation is a private foundation based in New York City, incorporated in 1994 by Jim and Marilyn Simons.

The Simons Foundation’s mission is to advance the frontiers of research in mathematics and the basic sciences. We sponsor a range of programs that aim to promote a deeper understanding of our world.

Web Address

www.simonsfoundation.org

Social Media Links

Twitter - @SimonsFdn

Foundation Grants and Resources





    

Recent News from Simons Foundation


Micro-Grants Available for Arts and Cultural Activities Connected to 2024 Solar Eclipse in ...
Foundation: Simons Foundation

These grants, funded by the Simons Foundation, range up to $2,000 and aim to unite residents around this historic astronomical...more

On First Anniversary of Russia's Invasion of Ukraine, Philanthropy Must Commit to Deeper ...
Foundation: Simons Foundation

A view of Chasiv Yar Cemetery in Donetsk Oblast with the graves of civilians killed last. Diego Herrera Carcedo, Anadolu Agency, Getty Images. What...more

Ukraine's Scientists Receive a Funding Lifeline From Abroad - The New York Times
Foundation: Simons Foundation

The Simons Foundation in New York is providing annual grants to the country's chemists, biologists, physicists and...more

Senate Ag's Schultz launches climate-smart, regenerative ag group | TheFencePost.com
Foundation: Hewlett Foundation, Walton Family Foundation, Simons Foundation

“PACT is launching an ambitious agenda focused on three key drivers of change – policy, markets and innovation – to help support the farmers,...more

NRAO's Central Development Laboratory to Launch New Women in Engineering Program ...
Foundation: Simons Foundation

Following a generous grant from the Heising-Simons Foundation, the Central Development Laboratory (CDL) at NSF's National Radio...more

Spectrum Launch: Writing grants, celebrating milestones and interviewing for grad school ...
Foundation: Simons Foundation

(SFARI is funded by the Simons Foundation, Spectrum's parent organization.) The Autism Science Foundation's Undergraduate Summer Research Grant...more

Program Officer, Climate and Clean Energy - Sustainable BusinessSustainable Business
Foundation: Simons Foundation

About the Foundation The Heising-Simons Foundation is a family foundation based in Los Altos and San Francisco,...more

Professor Loredana Lanzani Named a Fellow of the American Mathematical Society ...
Foundation: Simons Foundation

... 20 years by research grants from the National Science Foundation and is currently PI for a collaboration grant from the Simons...more

Campus funding for sponsored research tops $1 billion for first time
Foundation: Simons Foundation

This was due primarily to a nearly 50% increase in funding from the federal government and robust growth in support from private...more



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