Grant opportunity
Centers of Excellence in Ukraine
Open call to establish Ukrainian Centers of Excellence that support basic science, mathematics, research excellence, and international collaboration.
- Funder
- Simons Foundation
- Deadline
- Jul 1, 2026
- Award
- Up to USD 600,000 over three years
- Applicant
- Institutional Team
- Discipline
- STEM
- Region
- Ukraine
- Posted
- May 11, 2026
Call summary
Overview
The Simons Foundation plans to support basic science and mathematics in Ukraine by funding a competitive cohort of Centers of Excellence.
Who can apply
- 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.
What it supports
- Centers of Excellence in basic science and mathematics.
- International collaboration and long-term research capacity.
- Institution-level programmes rather than single short projects.
Funding and duration
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
How to apply
Use the Simons Foundation funding opportunity page and submit by the listed application deadline of 1 July 2026.
Call details
About the opportunity
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.
This listing is written for researchers, students, universities, NGOs, research teams, policy professionals and academic institutions searching for STEM grants, fellowships, scholarships, conferences, workshops and funding opportunities in Ukraine contexts.
Eligibility
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.
Funding and benefits
Up to USD 200,000 per year for three years, for a total award of up to USD 600,000 including indirect costs.
Themes and supported activities
Centers of Excellence in basic science and mathematics.
International collaboration and long-term research capacity.
Institution-level programmes rather than single short projects.
Deadline and timeline
Application deadline: Jul 1, 2026.
Applicants should confirm the exact deadline time, time zone, required documents, portal steps and any institutional approvals on the official call page before submitting.
How to apply
Use the Simons Foundation funding opportunity page and submit by the listed application deadline of 1 July 2026.
Before applying, check eligibility rules, budgets, attachments, page limits, partner requirements, cost-share conditions and whether the opportunity uses an expression of interest, full proposal, registration or nomination stage.