Centers of Excellence in Ukraine

The Simons Foundation plans to support basic science and mathematics in Ukraine by funding a competitive cohort of Centers of Excellence.

Simons Foundation lists this opportunity for Institutional Team, STEM, Ukraine. Applicants should use the official call page to confirm final requirements before submitting.

Applicant teams should be connected to Ukrainian research excellence and the programme's institutional goals.

Teams should review the full Simons opportunity page and RFA for institutional eligibility and budget rules.

Centers of Excellence in basic science and mathematics.

International collaboration and long-term research capacity.

Institution-level programmes rather than single short projects.

Up to USD 200,000 per year for three years, for a total award of up to USD 600,000 including indirect costs.

Application deadline: Jul 1, 2026.

Confirm the exact deadline time, time zone, and submission route on the official call page.

Plan internal approvals, partner confirmations, budgets, letters, and portal submission before the final deadline.

Use the Simons Foundation funding opportunity page and submit by the listed application deadline of 1 July 2026.

Before submitting, check required documents, eligible costs, attachments, page limits, institutional approvals, and whether the opportunity uses an expression of interest, full proposal, registration, or nomination stage.