Title
Simons Investigators in Theoretical Computer Science
Agencies
Simons Foundation (Simons)
Description
Rationale: The Simons Investigators in Mathematics, Physics, and Theoretical Computer Science programs aims to provide a stable base of support for outstanding scientists, enabling them to undertake long-term investigations of the fundamental questions in their fields. The intent of the program is to support these scientists in their most productive years, when they are establishing creative new research directions, providing leadership to the field, and effectively mentoring junior scientists.
Level and Duration of Funding: Investigators are appointed for an initial period of five years. Renewal for an additional five years may be considered, contingent upon the evaluation of scientific impact of the Investigator. Renewal beyond the ten-year period will not be considered. Appointments will begin August 1, 2016.
An investigator will receive $100,000 per year in research support. An additional $10,000 per year will be provided to the Investigator’s department. The award will be administered through the Investigator’s institution, which will receive an additional 20 percent per year in indirect costs.
Eligibility: To be an Investigator, a scientist must be engaged in theoretical research in mathematics, physics, or computer science, must not have previously been a Simons Investigator, and must have a primary appointment as a faculty member at an educational institution in the United States, Canada, or the United Kingdom with a Ph.D. program (note that the appointment need not be in a mathematics, physics, or computer science department). At the time of the appointment start date, an Investigator should be tenured.
More Information
https://www.simonsfoundation.org/
Submission Limits
The foundation asks each university to submit nominations, confidentially, up to two nominees for each of the three fields [Mathematics, Physics, and Theoretical Computer Science].
Deadlines
Internal Notice of Intent |
Aug 13, 2015 |
Notification of Internal Competition |
Aug 14, 2015 |
Internal Pre-proposal |
Aug 28, 2015 |
Results of Internal Competition |
Sep 11, 2015 |
Agency Notice of Intent/Pre-proposal |
N/A |
Agency Proposal |
Oct 28, 2015
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