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Making Waves: How the Wave Turbulence Collaboration Revolutionized Its Field
The Simons Collaboration on Wave Turbulence set out in 2019 to formulate a mathematically rigorous foundation for a fundamental equation describing the physics of waves. They ultimately accomplished so much more than anyone expected, including cracking one of the field’s biggest problems.
Now Fully Online, Simons Observatory Begins Probe of Universe’s Birth
The observatory is making the clearest ever observations of the oldest light, which could offer a long-sought confirmation of how the universe as we know it came to be.
Simons Foundation Summer Interns Explore Science and Self-Discovery
Each summer, the Simons Foundation welcomes interns throughout the organization. Six recent interns reflect on the projects, mentors and moments that shaped their summer.
Featured Funding
Targeted Grants to Math+AI Institutes – 2027 Request for Applications
Funding OpportunityThe Simons Foundation’s Mathematics and Physical Sciences (MPS) division invites applications for Targeted Grants to Math+AI Institutes. Deadline for Application Submission: December 1, 2026, 12 p.m. (noon) Eastern time.
Apply by December 1, 2026
Simons Postdoctoral Fellowships in Plant Biology – 2027 Request for Applications
Funding OpportunityThese postdoctoral fellowships support candidates who intend to pursue a career in basic research on fundamental problems in plant biology. This program aims to support researchers seeking to understand the inner workings of plants at the level of the whole organism or below.
Apply by December 3, 2026
Scientific Software Research Faculty Award – 2027–2028 Request for Applications
Funding OpportunityThe Simons Foundation’s Mathematics and Physical Sciences (MPS) division invites applications for its Scientific Software Research Faculty (SSRF) Award in the MPS program for new faculty appointments to start no later than September 1, 2028.
Apply by January 21, 2027
Simons Dissertation Fellowship in Mathematics – Request for Applications 2027
Funding OpportunityThe Simons Dissertation Fellowship in Mathematics provides research support to excellent graduate students in the final years of their Ph.D. studies. This program was created to honor the work of our late founder, Jim Simons, and his commitment to supporting the field of mathematics.
Apply by February 25, 2027
At a Glance
$312 Million
In annual grantmaking
250+
Scientists at the Flatiron Institute
49
U.S. states in which we provide funding
2,750
Grants and gifts awarded annually
310
Scientific events hosted in 2025
32
Years of impact
In-House Research
The Flatiron Institute is the Simons Foundation’s internal center for computational science research.
Stories of Impact : Sound + Science
Sound + Science uses music production to make STEM concepts engaging and accessible through mentorship and exploration. In this video, theoretical physicist Stephon Alexander explains how the organization creates an inclusive environment that helps people—especially those underrepresented in STEM—build lasting connections with science.
Upcoming Events
November 11, 2026
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Silke Weinfurtner
November 20, 2026
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Amy Secunda, Ain Gordon, Neha Shastry, John Tracey
