Simons Foundation
Synthetic Plant Biology
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The Simons Foundation's Synthetic Plant Biology programme supports exploratory, high-risk research that applies engineering principles to plant function, such as sensors, stress tolerance, and genetic modification. Applicants must hold a PhD and a faculty or PI-equivalent position at a US nonprofit college, university, research institute, or eligible federal agency. Preliminary data is not required, and there are no citizenship restrictions for investigators.
Details
| Funder | Simons Foundation |
| Budget | Up to $360k/year (including indirect costs) |
| Deadline | 30 July 2026 |
| Duration | 3 years |
| Consortium | No |
| Application | Single stage |
| Frequency | One-off |
| Eligible countries | US |
Eligibility & scope
Supports exploratory, high-risk research applying engineering principles to plant biology (sensors, genetic modifications, novel tools). Applicants must hold a PhD and a faculty or equivalent PI-eligible position at a US nonprofit, college, university, lab, institute, or government research facility. No preliminary data required. No citizenship requirements for PIs.
Who Should Apply
- •Faculty or PI-equivalent researchers holding a PhD
- •Researchers at US nonprofit colleges, universities, research institutes, or eligible federal agencies
- •Scientists working on plant engineering (sensors, stress tolerance, genetic modification)
- •Researchers pursuing high-risk, exploratory projects without extensive preliminary data
Key Dates
- •Deadline: 30 July 2026 at 12:00 p.m. Eastern Time
- •Single-stage application
Tips for Applicants
- ✓High-risk, exploratory framing is valued, avoid over-specifying technical details if they limit intellectual scope.
- ✓Preliminary data is not required; focus on the conceptual innovation and engineering principles, not preliminary results.
Frequently Asked Questions
What kind of research does the Simons Foundation Synthetic Plant Biology programme fund?
It funds exploratory, high-risk research applying engineering principles to plant function, including sensors, stress tolerance, and genetic modification.
Who is eligible to apply for the Simons Foundation Synthetic Plant Biology programme?
PhD holders in faculty or PI-equivalent positions at US nonprofit colleges, universities, research institutes, or eligible federal agencies; no citizenship restrictions apply.
Do I need preliminary data to apply to the Simons Foundation Synthetic Plant Biology programme?
No, preliminary data is not required for this programme.
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