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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.

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DeadlineJune 30, 2026 (LOI), May 27, 2027 (Full Proposal)

Award amount$50,000 stipend per year

Last checkedJun 26, 2026

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How to Apply - Simons Graduate Fellowships 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.

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Deadline

June 30, 2026 (LOI), May 27, 2027 (Full Proposal)

Award amount

Stipend: $50,000 per year for three years ($150,000 total)

Requirements

Two-page Project Proposal; Applicant Biosketch using provided template; Undergraduate transcript (Master's transcript if applicable); Two confidential letters of recommendation; Indicate generative AI usage

Application materials

Letter of Intent (LOI); Full Proposal; Project Proposal; Applicant Biosketch; Transcripts; Letters of Recommendation

How to apply

Submit applications via the Simons Award Manager (SAM).; Create an application under the applicant's own account.; Complete LOI and Full Proposal sections.; Upload required documents.; Submit application before the deadline.

Important dates

LOI Deadline: June 30, 2026; Full Proposal Deadline: May 27, 2027; Award Start Dates: August 1, September 1, or October 1, 2027

Recent changes on this page

Jun 26, 2026

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.