Life Sciences
Advancing our fundamental understanding of life on Earth, from ecosystems and evolution to plant biology.
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Funding Opportunities
Utilizing the Full Power of Empire AI – 2027 Request for Applications
Funding OpportunityThe 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
Simons Postdoctoral Fellowships in Plant Biology – 2027 Request for Applications
Funding OpportunityThese 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
Synthetic Plant Biology – 2027 Request for Applications
Funding OpportunitySupports research applying engineering principles to understand plant function, from developing sensors and engineering resilient plants to genetic modifications that reveal trade-offs in growth and development.
Supports students entering U.S.-based Ph.D. programs in ecology and evolution, with particular interest in interdisciplinary research spanning ecological and evolutionary timescales and other STEM fields.
