Simons Foundation: Centers of Excellence in Ukraine
Simons Foundation
Who can apply
Each CoE should have a verifiable nonprofit status in Ukraine, or be part of a larger entity that has this status — a nonprofit university or academic institute — where the CoE would have independent operation and administrative structure. Each proposal should clearly delineate the envisaged status and structure of a CoE within a host institution, or outside of it. CoEs may be located in any region of Ukraine in a physical space conducive to research in basic science and mathematics. Each CoE is expected to benefit nearby institutions by welcoming other scientists to participate in scholarly activities, and by stimulating the work of younger researchers from those institutions. Each proposal should clearly outline concrete plans to become a hub of excellence for nearby institutions.
About this opportunity
The Simons Foundation intends to continue supporting basic science and mathematics in Ukraine, with the goal of fostering research excellence and international collaboration. Toward this goal, SF and SFI plan to initiate a new program to fund eight to 10 Centers of Excellence through a competitive open call to the research community in Ukraine. The Simons Foundation (SF) and Simons Foundation International (SFI) intend to continue supporting basic science and mathematics in Ukraine, with the goal of fostering research excellence and international collaboration. Toward this goal, SF and SFI pla