Simons Symposia Application Form

  • The deadline to submit an application for a symposium series to start in 2028 is September 30, 2026, 12 p.m. (noon) Eastern time. The foundation expects to send notifications of decision by December 31, 2026.

    Please enter the information requested below; all fields are required. Please refer to the RFA for further information.

  • Provide a brief abstract of the scientific content of the proposed symposium series. (3,000-character limit)
  • IMPORTANT: The uploaded PDF should contain the following in the order specified. The PDF file must be labeled ApplicantLastName_FirstName.pdf. Files that do not include all materials in the order indicated will not be considered.
    - Description of Symposium Subject (three-page limit)
    - Organizing Committee
    - Key Invitees (total number of participants including the organizers should not exceed 23)
    - Dissemination Plan (three-page limit)
    - Curriculum Vitae (two-page limit per CV)

    Maximum file size is 10MB.
  • Accepted file types: pdf, Max. file size: 10 MB.
  • Submission

    A confirmation email will be sent to the email address above. Click 'Submit' to complete your submission.

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