# Simons Graduate Fellowship in Ecology and Evolution

**Funder:** Simons Foundation
**Budget:** $55,000/year stipend + research
**Deadline:** 15 April 2026 (For PhD students in ecology/evolution. US institutions.)
**Duration:** Up to 5 years
**Consortium:** No — individual fellow
**Application:** Single stage
**TRL:** Fundamental
**Frequency:** Annual
**Next round:** 2027-04
**Official call:** https://www.simonsfoundation.org/grant/simons-graduate-fellowships-in-ecology-and-evolution/
**Last verified:** 23 March 2026

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Source: [The Great Grantsby](https://grantsby.eu/grants/simons-ecology-evolution-fellowship) — EU grant monitoring for academic researchers. Always verify details on the funder's website before applying.