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The Simons Foundation's Mathematics and Physical Sciences (MPS) division invites letters of intent for its Targeted Grants program, which supports high-risk theoretical mathematics, physics, and computer science research projects of exceptional promise and scientific importance.
The foundation has been a major funder of deep learning theory research, having co-funded the Collaboration on the Theoretical Foundations of Deep Learning — a team of eleven research leaders from eight institutions worldwide addressing theoretical challenges of deep learning, extending its applicability, and developing new methods.
Current priority areas include the mathematics of deep learning, generative AI theory, diffusion models, protein engineering applications of ML, and foundational machine learning research. The Simons Foundation distributes approximately $291 million in annual grants and is distinct from the Heising-Simons Foundation. This program targets fundamental theoretical advances rather than applied AI development.
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Search similar grants →According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Researchers at academic and research institutions worldwide are eligible. Letters of intent are accepted on a rolling basis with a deadline of July 1, 2026 for the current cycle. Projects should demonstrate exceptional scientific promise and address fundamental questions in mathematics, theoretical physics, or theoretical computer science related to deep learning and AI. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The current listing shows grant range from $100,000 to $12,000,000 depending on project scope and duration. The Targeted Grants in MPS program supports high-risk theoretical research projects of exceptional promise and scientific importance. Verify award ceilings, matching requirements, and allowable costs in the official notice.
Applications for Simons Foundation Targeted Grants in MPS for Deep Learning and AI Theory Research are due July 1, 2026. Build your timeline backwards from this date to cover registrations, approvals, and final submission checks.
Simons Foundation Targeted Grants in MPS for Deep Learning and AI Theory Research is funded by Simons Foundation. Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
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