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GrantNational — Simons Foundation 2027-2028 Scientific Software Research Faculty Award (Salary Support + $250,000 Research Allowance; LOI January 21)

Atlas Opportunity ScoreUnder review

FundingNo fixed aggregate per-applicant award ceiling published. Formula: five years of academic-year salary and fringe benefits for new eligible research professor, 100% supported in years 1-2 and 50% in years 3-5; the host university contributes the remaining 50% of salary support in years 3-5. Additionally $50,000/year research allowance (up to $250,000 over five years) and indirect costs up to 20% of modified total direct costs. The $250,000 research allowance is NOT the overall individual award limit; total depends on salary and eligible costs.

DeadlineOPEN competitive individual Letter of Intent due January 21, 2027, 12:00 p.m. noon Eastern Time; LOI decisions by May 31, 2027. Selected applicants submit noncompetitive full institutional proposal at least three months before appointment start, no later than June 1, 2028 for a September 1, 2028 start. Appointment must begin on first of month by September 1, 2028.

Required next actionApplicant researcher with Ph.D. in mathematics, astronomy, theoretical physics or sufficiently advanced related computational basic science and proven scientific software leadership should plan a newly created, non-term-limited faculty-level appointment at an eligible U.S. Ph.D.-granting university, with formal PI privileges and no more than 50% teaching/department computational support. Submit Simons Award Manager LOI by January 21, 2027 noon Eastern, including four-page scientific vision and software sustainability plan, biosketch and support disclosures. After selection, secure a university-hosted appointment and department chair/dean signed institutional commitment letter and detailed five-year budget for full proposal at least three months before start.

Current statusOPEN: 2027-2028 Simons Scientific Software Research Faculty Award LOIs due January 21, 2027 at noon Eastern; eligible new faculty appointments start no later than September 1, 2028.Source verification2026-11-01Tracked applicant typesInstitution of Higher Education, University or Research Institute

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Eligibility

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Strategic Alignment

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Funding Potential

Available dollars, allowable uses, match burden and the amount that can realistically support the project.

Actionability

Deadline, documentation burden, readiness and the practical work required to submit a strong application.

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