Office of Research

Simons Investigators in Mathematics, Physics, and Theoretical Computer Science 2016

Limited Submissions

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. In 2016, the foundation expects to appoint up to three Investigators in mathematics, up to seven in physics, and up to three in theoretical computer science. Please see the attached documents for details.

Eligibility Requirements

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.

Application Instructions

Self-nominations will not be considered. Please send:

  • The name and department of the nominee

 

To research@uw.edu before 5:00PM Thursday 9/24/15.

Opportunity Details

Program web page

Program Announcement No.

2016

Deadlines
09/24/2015 UW Internal Deadline Closed
10/20/2015 OSP Deadline
10/28/2015 Sponsor Deadline
Sponsor

Simons Foundation

Maximum Number of Applications

2 (2 for each category)

Eligible groups
  • All campus

Inquiries and Contact Information

Investigators who identify a grant, award or fellowship program that restricts the number of applications that can be submitted from an Institution should immediately contact their Chairperson, Associate Dean for Research (or Dean, if no ADR) and the Office of Research (see below) if they intend to prepare a response. Failure to do so, or to meet the deadlines for submission of pre-proposal, will preclude submission of the application through the Office of Sponsored Programs.

For general inquiries, or to request a listing of a limited submission opportunity that should be but is not already listed, please email us at limitedsubs@uw.edu.