Simons Graduate Fellowships in Ecology and Evolution

Applicants must be entering or applying for Ph.D. programs in biology or a subfield of the life sciences during fall 2025, with matriculation to start no later than October 1, 2026. It is permissible for applicants to hold a master’s degree, and it is encouraged that they hold a master’s degree in physics, mathematics, computer science or engineering. Individuals who already hold a Ph.D. or other terminal degree, or who have enrolled in a Ph.D. program prior to fall 2025, are not eligible. Fellowships must be hosted at United States institutions, at a campus within the United States. In order to hold the fellowship, the fellow must maintain enrollment at the host institution throughout the