Simons Foundation
Fellows-to-Faculty Award
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The Fellows-to-Faculty Award from the Simons Foundation provides $600,000 over three years to support early career scientists transitioning from postdoctoral positions into tenure-track faculty roles. The award targets researchers working in autism and neuroscience research who are establishing their first independent lab.
Details
| Funder | Simons Foundation |
| Budget | $600,000 USD |
| Deadline | 13 January 2027 |
| Duration | 3 years |
| Consortium | No - individual applicant, hosted by a faculty institution |
| Career stage | Early-career opportunity |
Eligibility & scope
Supports talented early career scientists in facilitating their transition into tenure-track faculty positions, with a $600,000 three-year faculty research grant focused on autism and neuroscience research.
Who Should Apply
- •Postdoctoral researchers transitioning to tenure-track faculty positions
- •Early career scientists in autism or neuroscience research
- •Applicants establishing an independent research program
- •Candidates securing or recently starting a faculty appointment
Key Dates
- •Application deadline: 13 January 2027
- •Three-year award duration
Tips for Applicants
- ✓Frame the research plan around the transition to independence, reviewers want to see a distinct line of inquiry from your postdoc work.
- ✓Emphasize relevance to autism and neuroscience explicitly, even if your training was in an adjacent field.
- ✓Confirm your faculty start timeline aligns with the award's eligibility window before applying.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does the Fellows-to-Faculty Award pay?
It provides $600,000 total over three years.
Who is eligible for the Simons Foundation Fellows-to-Faculty Award?
Early career scientists transitioning from postdoctoral positions into tenure-track faculty roles, working in autism or neuroscience research.
What is the deadline for the Fellows-to-Faculty Award?
The application deadline is 13 January 2027.
How long does the Fellows-to-Faculty Award last?
The award funds research for three years.
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