Junior Fellows of the Simons Society of Fellows – Request for Nominations 2027: FAQs
Junior Fellows of the Simons Society of Fellows – Request for Nominations 2027
- Coming Up
- Notification By — December 31, 2026
- Program Area
- Mathematics & Physical Sciences
- Award Program
- Simons Society of Fellows
The Simons Foundation invites nominations for Junior Fellows of the Simons Society of Fellows. This year’s call is open to any individual who meets the nominator eligibility requirements outlined below and is interested in nominating a candidate for a Junior Fellowship.
Deadline for Nomination Submission: September 10, 2026, 12 p.m. (noon) Eastern time.
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Nomination Deadline
September 10, 2026, 12 p.m. ET
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Notification By
December 31, 2026
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Award Start Date
July 1, August 1 or September 1, 2027
Contacts
Program or Administrative Questions:
[email protected]
Technical Questions:
[email protected]
Office Hours
Monday–Friday, 9:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m. Eastern time, except designated holidays
Office Closures
November 25–27, 2026, December 24, 2026–January 1, 2027
Who should be the PI on the nomination application?
The PI/applicant must be the nominator.
Can the candidate’s Ph.D. advisor be the recommender?
Yes, this is allowed provided all other eligibility criteria for nominator and recommender are met.
Are deadline times adjusted for time zones?
No. Please be advised that all deadlines are in Eastern time. We recommend registering early and submitting with ample time for corrections prior to the deadline hour. Site traffic can slow page-load times. You will not be able to submit after the deadline has passed.
Does a nomination require institutional signature?
No institutional sign-off is required for submission.
Can I make changes to the nomination once it has been submitted?
No changes are allowed on the nomination after submission. Nominations can only be changed prior to the deadline by clicking on the Revise button and resubmitting before the deadline. No extensions will be provided for revisions.
Note regarding potential referral of an application to The Simons Foundation International, Ltd. (SFI)
Please note that in the event of budgetary or other considerations, The Simons Foundation, Inc. (“the Foundation” or “SF”) reserves the right to refer an application to The Simons Foundation International, Ltd. (“SFI”) for consideration and funding. SFI and SF have entered into an agreement pursuant to which SF provides program operations and grant administration services, including payment processing, to SFI. SFI grant recipients are subject to SF policies and procedures.
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