Simons Foundation
Postdoctoral Fellowships in Plant Biology
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The Simons Postdoctoral Fellowships in Plant Biology fund early-career researchers pursuing basic research on fundamental questions in plant biology, spanning whole-organism and sub-organism scales. The fellowship targets candidates aiming for a career in basic plant science research, rather than applied or agronomic work.
Details
| Funder | Simons Foundation |
| Deadline | 3 December 2026 |
| Consortium | No - individual applicant, hosted by a research institution |
| Career stage | Early-career opportunity |
Eligibility & scope
Supports candidates intending to pursue a career in basic research on fundamental problems in plant biology, understanding the inner workings of plants at the whole-organism level or below.
Who Should Apply
- •Postdoctoral researchers or soon-to-be postdocs in plant biology
- •Candidates intending a career in basic research rather than applied science
- •Researchers working on whole-organism or sub-organism plant biology questions
- •Applicants focused on fundamental biological mechanisms over translational applications
Key Dates
- •Application deadline: 3 December 2026
Tips for Applicants
- ✓Frame the project around a fundamental biological question rather than an applied or crop-improvement angle, since the call explicitly targets basic research.
- ✓Clarify in the proposal how the work addresses whole-organism or sub-organism plant biology, since this scope distinction is named directly in the eligibility criteria.
- ✓State explicit career intent toward basic research in the application, as the fellowship screens for this commitment.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does the Simons Postdoctoral Fellowship in Plant Biology fund?
It funds basic research on fundamental problems in plant biology, covering whole-organism or sub-organism biology.
Who is eligible for the Simons Postdoctoral Fellowship in Plant Biology?
Early-career researchers who intend to pursue a career in basic plant biology research.
When is the deadline for the Simons Postdoctoral Fellowships in Plant Biology?
The deadline is 3 December 2026.
Does the Simons Postdoctoral Fellowship in Plant Biology support applied plant science?
No, the fellowship is scoped to basic research on fundamental problems rather than applied or agronomic research.
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