Simons Dissertation Fellowship in Mathematics – Request for Applications 2026: FAQs
Simons Dissertation Fellowship in Mathematics – Request for Applications 2026
- Program Area
- Mathematics & Physical Sciences
- Award Program
- Simons Dissertation Fellowship in Mathematics
- Type
- Individual Award
- Career Stage
- Graduate Student
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Application Opens
October 1, 2025
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Application Deadline
February 25, 2026, 12 p.m. ET
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Award Start Date
September 1, 2026
Are all mathematics departments, including statistics, eligible?
All mathematics departments are eligible, as long as the mathematics department has a Ph.D. degree granting program. However, a department that is solely statistics would not be eligible.
What is the application success rate?
The foundation expects to award up to 40 dissertation fellowships for 2026.
Can multiple graduate students from the same university and department apply at the same time?
Yes, there is no limit.
If I am not awarded a fellowship this year, may I reapply next year?
No, the program is designed to begin supporting students in their fourth year of studies. Those going into their fifth year would not be eligible to apply.
Can I apply if I am in my fourth year in order to support my fifth year of study?
The program will only be accepting applications to support both the final fourth and fifth years of study. One could not apply in the fourth year of study if one expects to graduate from their program at the end of their fifth year. No exceptions will be made.
My Ph.D. program is six years. Can I apply in my fourth year to support my final fifth and sixth years?
At this time, the program will not support those in a six-year Ph.D. program.
Can funds be used for tuition expenses?
No.
Can the fellowship be transferred to another institution?
No.
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