Simons Foundation: Simons Centers of Excellence at Historically Black Colleges and Universities
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- Posted
- Jul 22, 2026
- Amount
- $1,500,000 - $22,500,000
- Closes
- Nov 12, 2026 (in 23 days)
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Amount
$1,500,000 - $22,500,000
Who can apply
Individuals can apply here. Check the eligibility details below to see if your organization fits.
A PI/Director who sets the scientific agenda and oversees the CoE; Research scientists (all Ph.D. holders) hired by the PI, who will engage in the CoE’s research agenda and who will be afforded freedom to pursue their own research projects relevant to the CoE; A Program Administrator who will report to the Director and manage logistics and budgetary matters; A minimum of three faculty members, two graduate students and two postdoctoral researchers…
About this opportunity
The Simons HBCU Centers of Excellence program will support up to two Centers of Excellence (“CoEs”) at HBCU institutions in mathematics, physics and ecology & evolutionary biology. The program aims to foster research excellence and collaboration, and to provide pathways for students to successfully enroll in graduate STEM programs. The Simons Foundation’s Science, Society and Culture division is accepting applications for the Simons Centers of Excellence at Historically Black Colleges and Universities program. Deadline for application submission: 12 p.m. (noon) Eastern time on November 12, 202