Simons Foundation - Graduate Fellowship in Ecology and Evolution
Instructions for applying for the Simons Graduate Fellowships in Ecology and Evolution, including LOI and full proposal submission details, deadlines, and required materials.
DeadlineJune 30, 2026 (LOI), May 27, 2027 (Full Proposal)
Award amount$50,000 stipend per year
Last checkedJun 26, 2026
FAQ
FAQ - Simons Graduate Fellowships in Ecology and Evolution
Frequently asked questions about the Simons Graduate Fellowships in Ecology and Evolution, covering application process, eligibility, and institutional requirements.
Fellowships hosted by U.S. institutions on a campus within the U.S.; No citizenship requirements for fellows.; Must not be starting Ph.D. earlier than summer term of 2026.; Ph.D. program must be in biology or a subfield of life sciences.; Eligible if applying for a separate Ph.D. program at a different institution.
Requirements
Full Applications require sign-off from the host institution.; Host institution may supplement salary if union requirements are higher than fellowship stipend.
Application materials
Letter of Intent (LOI) is the fellowship application.; Full Application required for finalists.
How to apply
Use the Simons Award Manager (SAM) portal for applications.; Register in SAM if applying for the first time.; Use 'Forgot Password?' for existing ProposalCentral accounts.; Click 'Create Application' to start.; Submit full proposal through SAM after LOI acceptance.
Important dates
Award Start Date: August 1, September 1 or October 1, 2027
Simons Graduate Fellowships In Ecology And Evolution
The application deadline for the Simons Graduate Fellowships in Ecology and Evolution has been updated. The previous deadline was July 31, 2025, and the new deadline is June 30, 2026.
