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Simons Dissertation Fellowship in Mathematics

Providing research support to exceptional graduate students in mathematics.

About

The Simons Dissertation Fellowship in Mathematics provides research support to graduate students in mathematics 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 mathematics research.

Funding

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Simons Dissertation Fellowship in Mathematics – Request for Applications 2026

Funding Opportunity

The MPS division invites applications for the Simons Dissertation Fellowship in Mathematics to provide 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.

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Simons Foundation Announces New Simons Dissertation Fellowship in Mathematics

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Second Class of Simons Dissertation Fellows in Mathematics Announced

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First Class of Simons Dissertation Fellows in Mathematics Announced

Mathematics & Physical Sciences Opportunities

Explore additional funding opportunities across mathematics and the physical sciences.

The Simons Foundation supports discovery across mathematics, physics and theoretical computer science.

Funding Opportunities
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