This program aims to help the research careers of outstanding scientists working on mathematical and theoretical approaches to topics in the life sciences. A Simons Investigator in MMLS is appointed for five years.

Applicant and host information

Applicant citizenship: USA / Canada / UK / Ireland

Host country: USA/India

Years since PhD:

Award details

Award: $550 000

Award Duration (years): 5

Research costs:

Benefits: An Investigator receives research support of $100,000 per year. An additional $10,000 per year is provided to the Investigator’s department. The Investigator’s institution receives an additional 20 percent in indirect costs.

Mobility rule:

Subjects: Life Sciences

Additional comments: LIMITED SUBMISSION (limit 1 application from JHU): Mathematical Modeling of Living Systems; Simons Investigators are outstanding theoretical scientists who receive long-term research support from the Simons Foundation. Eligibility: Junior Faculty: At the time of appointment, an Investigator in MMLS should be within five years of the start of his/her first faculty position and, typically, be holding an assistant professorship or equivalent position. $500,000 maximum over five years.

How to apply? For further eligibility requirements and the application process, please visit: Official Funding website


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Application deadline

Sponsor deadline: 10/31/18
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