Pivot Fellowship

The Pivot Fellowship supports faculty-level scientists who want to bring their expertise into a substantially different field. Fellows spend a training year embedded with a mentor in the new discipline.

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

Fellows and mentors must hold a PhD, MD, or equivalent degree.

Applicants must be faculty at an academic institution or hold an equivalent position.

The proposed fellowship must represent a move into a new discipline distinct from the applicant's current field.

One year of mentored training in a new discipline.

Research, travel, and professional development support.

Potential invitation to apply for a larger research award after the fellowship year.

The program provides fellowship support and a mentor research fund; fellows may later be invited to apply for a research award up to USD 1.5 million over five years.

Application deadline: May 14, 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.

Apply through Simons Award Manager by 12:00 p.m. Eastern Time on 14 May 2026. Fellows and mentors each submit linked applications.

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.