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


Simons Foundation Backs Central Site for Life-Sciences Preprints
Foundation: Simons Foundation

Coalition of scientists and research agencies argue for a one-stop shop...more

Grants Assistant, SFARI
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The Simons Foundation Grants Assistant is responsible for providing administrative support for pre- and post-award activities for his or her...more

The New Power of the Purse: Younger Women and the Future of Philanthropy
Foundation: Gates Foundation, Simons Foundation

Sure, most of the biggest foundations are still run by men and male zillionaires get endless attention for their philanthropy. But most staff in...more

Q&A: Squandered pennies set the stage for the Simons Foundation
Foundation: Simons Foundation

When they did get interested in doing some philanthropy, the mission they wanted to direct their charity toward was different from our interest in...more

Sierra Club Foundation and Newcombe Fund Get New Leaders
Foundation: Community Foundation for Southern Arizona, Cleveland Foundation, Sierra Club Foundation, Simons Foundation

Dan Chu is the new executive director of the Sierra Club Foundation, the fundraising arm of the namesake conservation...more

Simons Foundation Supports Collaboration of Libraries in Digital Era
Foundation: Simons Foundation

A partnership-based funding model — 200 libraries in 24 countries plus the support from the Simons Foundation — is sustaining exchange...more

Science group seeks to guide Silicon Valley philanthropists
Foundation: Moore Foundation, Howard Hughes Medical Institute, Simons Foundation

The alliance is made up of philanthropic organizations that encourage ... announcement showcases how the Science Philanthropy Alliance...more

Grants Associate (Simons Foundation)
Foundation: Simons Foundation

The Simons Foundation is a private foundation established in 1994 in New York City. With assets of approximately $2 billion and an annual grants...more

Simons Foundations awards grants to UH Mānoa mathematics professors
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The Simons Foundation's mission is to advance the frontiers of research in mathematics and the basic sciences, and the funds of these awards will...more



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