Simons Foundation

10/07/2026

Applications for Open Interval are due in 2 weeks! We invite trios of artists, scientists and arts organizers to explore this year's theme of turbulence through the program: https://bit.ly/4d5KYnG

This year’s Open Interval program will fund trios collaborating on projects exploring the theme of turbulence.

10/07/2026

Our Fellows-to-Faculty program not only supports talented early-career scientists as they transition to tenure-track positions, but also provides crucial mentorship and a sense of community to awardees.

Neuroscientist Sofía Landi shares how she's learning from other fellows as she works to launch her own lab: https://bit.ly/46Ppwjx

10/06/2026

We are ! We have numerous openings across the organization, including computational research jobs at our Flatiron Institute: https://bit.ly/4dFEufT

10/06/2026

South Texas All Abilities Center mission director and math ambassador Zenaida Rodriguez develops activities and celebrations around math for her community.

Read more about her work: https://bit.ly/4AxfaSR

10/05/2026

🎓 Interested in our new grant opportunities for HBCUs? Attend our informational webinar tomorrow: https://bit.ly/4zu6OdB

We're committing $23M to fund new scientific centers and faculty fellowships at HBCUs across the country. LOIs due November 12th.

Apply Now: New Grants to Support HBCU Faculty and Research Excellence on Simons Foundation

10/05/2026

Optogenetics allows scientists to turn specific brain cells on and off using light, leading to countless advancements in our understanding of the brain.

Today, the 2026 Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine went to the scientists behind this groundbreaking technology, including former Simons Foundation investigator Karl Deisseroth: https://bit.ly/4y8Rge1

SFARI | Former SFARI Investigator Karl Deisseroth Wins 2026 Nobel Prize on SFARI

10/05/2026

In our Presidential Lecture this Wednesday, Li Ye will discuss his research program — which seeks to understand the brain by investigating how neural circuits monitor, allocate, and utilize energy throughout the body.

📅 Oct 7, 6–7pm
📍 NYC
🎟️ Register: https://bit.ly/4xuzMsb

Energetics of Integrating the Brain and Body on Simons Foundation

10/03/2026

How does string theory lead to beautiful mathematics? Simons Society of Fellows' Elise LePage takes us for a spin through her research in a new interview: https://bit.ly/4ysxWcf

10/02/2026

Last week, Simons Foundation president David Spergel joined Columbia Engineering's Fusion Research Symposium to discuss our support of plasma physics for fusion and the value of international collaboration in this exciting field.

10/01/2026

Kavli Institute for Theoretical Physics astrophysicist Lars Bildsten is joining our board of trustees to provide strategic vision, oversight and stewardship to support our mission.

Read more: https://bit.ly/3Txl2Lk

Lars Bildsten Joins Simons Foundation Board of Trustees on Simons Foundation