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.
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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
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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