About Us
The Mathematics and Physical Sciences (MPS) division, established in 2010, supports research in mathematics, theoretical physics and theoretical computer science, by providing funding for individuals, institutions, and science infrastructure.
Programs that support individuals include the , and the Travel Support for Mathematicians program.
The Targeted Grants to Institutes program enables institutions to extend their mission in creative new ways. It includes grants to the IAS/Park City Mathematics Institute, the International Mathematical Union, and the Simons Laufer Mathematical Sciences Institute.
MPS also provides funding to larger institutes, including the Simons Institute for the Theory of Computing at the University of California, Berkeley, the NSF-Simons National Institute for Theory and Mathematics in Biology at Northwestern University, and the NSF-Simons AI Research Institutes in the Astronomical Sciences at University of Texas at Austin and Northwestern University.
The Targeted Grants in MPS program supports high-risk projects of exceptional promise and scientific importance, such as the Small-Scale Experiments for Fundamental Physics program, as well as other projects focusing on cosmology, turbulence, and astrophysics.
The Simons Collaborations in MPS are large scale, goal-driven projects that enable scientists to work together to address fundamental questions of major scientific importance.
To learn more, please visit the MPS homepage.
MPS Staff
Yuri Tschinkel, Ph.D.
Tschinkel’s research is at the interface of algebraic geometry and number theory. He studies higher-dimensional algebraic varieties, their hidden symmetries and rational points. He is the author of 160 papers and editor of 20 books.
Read MoreGregory Gabadadze, Ph.D.
Greg Gabadadze joined MPS in 2017 and is a professor of physics and the dean for science at New York University, where he previously chaired the physics department and served as director of the Center for Cosmology and Particle Physics.
Read MoreMeghan Fazzi
Meghan Fazzi joined the Simons Foundation in 2008. She directs the division’s conferences and events as well as oversees the day-to-day activities of MPS, which include supporting director Yuri Tschinkel.
Read MoreElizabeth Roy, M.S.
Elizabeth Roy joined the Simons Foundation in 2010. She is currently the Senior Manager for Programs and Administration in MPS, focusing on program and budget management.
Read MoreJacob Cappell, M.A.
Jacob Cappell joined the Simons Foundation in 2014 with a background in independent web design and production. He is responsible for production of the Mathematics and Physical Sciences section of SimonsFoundation.org.
Read MoreChristina Darras
Christina Darras joined the Simons Foundation in May 2024 as an Event Manager. She is responsible for the coordination of events for the MPS division.
Read MoreContact
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