Funding Opportunities

Funding bold research across ecology, evolution and plant biology.

  1. Open

    Utilizing the Full Power of Empire AI - 2027 Request for Applications

    Funding Opportunity

    The Simons Foundation (SF) intends to support cutting-edge mathematics and basic science research, drawing on the advanced computational power of the Empire AI. Toward this goal, SF plans to initiate a new program to fund six to 12 proposals through a competitive open call to the Empire AI research community.

    Apply by December 1, 2026

  2. Open

    Simons Postdoctoral Fellowships in Plant Biology – 2027 Request for Applications

    Funding Opportunity

    These 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