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· Jun 16
Simons Foundation 2024 Annual Report
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Last year, we supported programs that advanced the frontiers of research in #math and basic #science around the world. Our 2024 annual report dives deep into a handful of these endeavors: annualreports.simonsfoundation.org/2024/
A new study led by Simons Collaboration on the Global Brain investigator @carlosbrody.bsky.social tracked decision-making in rats to pinpoint the precise moment the animals commit to a decision: https://www.simonsfoundation.org/scientists-pinpoint-the-moment-of-decision-in-the-rat-brain/ #science
Scientists Pinpoint the Moment of Decision in the Rat Brain
Simons Collaboration on the Global Brain researchers found a synchronized shift in neural activity that signals the moment when animals commit to a decision.
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November 26, 2025 at 7:11 PM
A new study led by Simons Collaboration on the Global Brain investigator @carlosbrody.bsky.social tracked decision-making in rats to pinpoint the precise moment the animals commit to a decision: https://www.simonsfoundation.org/scientists-pinpoint-the-moment-of-decision-in-the-rat-brain/ #science
With a new tool called Denario, @flatironinstitute.org scientists and collaborators present a new type of “scientific assistant”: https://www.simonsfoundation.org/2025/11/04/meet-denario-an-ai-assistant-for-every-step-of-the-scientific-process/ #science #AI
Meet Denario — An AI Assistant for Every Step of the Scientific Process
For more information, please contact [email protected].
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November 26, 2025 at 4:04 PM
With a new tool called Denario, @flatironinstitute.org scientists and collaborators present a new type of “scientific assistant”: https://www.simonsfoundation.org/2025/11/04/meet-denario-an-ai-assistant-for-every-step-of-the-scientific-process/ #science #AI
Our Fellows-to-Faculty Award is open! The program nurtures new talent in basic science & broadens the community of scientists contributing to our scientific missions in autism or healthy cognitive aging research: https://www.simonsfoundation.org/applications-for-fellows-to-faculty-awards-now-open/
Applications for Fellows-to-Faculty Awards Now Open
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November 25, 2025 at 2:15 PM
Our Fellows-to-Faculty Award is open! The program nurtures new talent in basic science & broadens the community of scientists contributing to our scientific missions in autism or healthy cognitive aging research: https://www.simonsfoundation.org/applications-for-fellows-to-faculty-awards-now-open/
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#FlatironCCB's recent ScoRe meeting highlighted quantitative experimental work and mathematical models for germ cell development and for early developmental stages post-fertilization. Thanks to all who joined us! #science #biology
November 24, 2025 at 9:20 PM
#FlatironCCB's recent ScoRe meeting highlighted quantitative experimental work and mathematical models for germ cell development and for early developmental stages post-fertilization. Thanks to all who joined us! #science #biology
Inviting apps for a workshop to develop a project focused on a mechanistic understanding of canonical cortical computations at the circuit level. Deadline is 1/5/2026: https://www.simonsfoundation.org/simons-foundation-now-accepting-applications-for-workshop-on-canonical-cortical-computations
Simons Foundation Now Accepting Applications for Workshop on Canonical Cortical Computations
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November 24, 2025 at 6:47 PM
Inviting apps for a workshop to develop a project focused on a mechanistic understanding of canonical cortical computations at the circuit level. Deadline is 1/5/2026: https://www.simonsfoundation.org/simons-foundation-now-accepting-applications-for-workshop-on-canonical-cortical-computations
Pleased to announce our 2025 class of Pivot Fellows! These eight researchers will receive financial support to conduct research in a new discipline under the mentorship of an expert: https://www.simonsfoundation.org/2025/11/13/simons-foundation-announces-fourth-class-of-pivot-fellows #science #math
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November 24, 2025 at 4:07 PM
Pleased to announce our 2025 class of Pivot Fellows! These eight researchers will receive financial support to conduct research in a new discipline under the mentorship of an expert: https://www.simonsfoundation.org/2025/11/13/simons-foundation-announces-fourth-class-of-pivot-fellows #science #math
Meet @rockefeller.edu's Leslie Sibener, a Simons Society of Fellows Junior Fellow. Sibener studies how our brains prioritize which memories to hold onto and which to let go: https://www.simonsfoundation.org/leslie-sibener-and-how-our-brains-choose-which-memories-to-keep/ #science #neuroscience
Leslie Sibener and How Our Brains Choose Which Memories to Keep
Leslier Sibener, a member of the Simons Foundation’s Simons Society of Fellows, sat down for a conversation about her work on memory.
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November 21, 2025 at 6:51 PM
Meet @rockefeller.edu's Leslie Sibener, a Simons Society of Fellows Junior Fellow. Sibener studies how our brains prioritize which memories to hold onto and which to let go: https://www.simonsfoundation.org/leslie-sibener-and-how-our-brains-choose-which-memories-to-keep/ #science #neuroscience
The mysterious origins of two supermassive, fast-spinning black holes have finally been explained thanks to complex computer simulations from @flatironinstitute.org: https://www.simonsfoundation.org/mysterious-impossible-merger-of-two-massive-black-holes-explained/ #science #astrophysics
Mysterious ‘Impossible’ Merger of Two Massive Black Holes Explained
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November 20, 2025 at 7:23 PM
The mysterious origins of two supermassive, fast-spinning black holes have finally been explained thanks to complex computer simulations from @flatironinstitute.org: https://www.simonsfoundation.org/mysterious-impossible-merger-of-two-massive-black-holes-explained/ #science #astrophysics
Applications for our Simons Postdoctoral Fellowships in Plant Biology awards are due in two weeks! Learn more and apply: https://www.simonsfoundation.org/2025/10/13/applications-for-simons-postdoctoral-fellowships-in-plant-biology-now-open/ #biology #lifesciences
Applications for Simons Postdoctoral Fellowships in Plant Biology Now Open
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November 20, 2025 at 4:45 PM
Applications for our Simons Postdoctoral Fellowships in Plant Biology awards are due in two weeks! Learn more and apply: https://www.simonsfoundation.org/2025/10/13/applications-for-simons-postdoctoral-fellowships-in-plant-biology-now-open/ #biology #lifesciences
Meet San Antonio Botanical Garden's Katie Erickson and Andrew Labay! Through #InfiniteSums, they are working with other gardens to showcase nature's mathematical beauty: https://infinitesums.simonsfoundation.org/math-ambassadors-katie-erickson-and-andrew-labay-from-the-san-antonio-botanical-garden
Math Ambassadors: Katie Erickson and Andrew Labay From the San Antonio Botanical Garden
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November 19, 2025 at 4:47 PM
Meet San Antonio Botanical Garden's Katie Erickson and Andrew Labay! Through #InfiniteSums, they are working with other gardens to showcase nature's mathematical beauty: https://infinitesums.simonsfoundation.org/math-ambassadors-katie-erickson-and-andrew-labay-from-the-san-antonio-botanical-garden
Our everyday decisions are guided by “priors” — expectations built on past experiences that help us make predictions. New research on priors is providing insight into autism: https://www.simonsfoundation.org/mapping-mouse-brains-points-to-how-autism-can-affect-expectation-updating/ #science
November 19, 2025 at 4:10 PM
Our everyday decisions are guided by “priors” — expectations built on past experiences that help us make predictions. New research on priors is providing insight into autism: https://www.simonsfoundation.org/mapping-mouse-brains-points-to-how-autism-can-affect-expectation-updating/ #science
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The Fellows-to-Faculty grant was truly transformative for my career, and provided $600K and an incredible network of big thinkers within the fields of cognitive aging & ASD. I highly recommend those passionate about studying cognitive aging or ASD while poised for the faculty market this fall apply!
Fellows-to-Faculty awardee Frankie Heyward received crucial funding through the program to continue his #neuroscience research. Applications are now open for our next Fellows-to-Faculty class — apply by 1/14/2026: https://www.simonsfoundation.org/applications-for-fellows-to-faculty-awards-now-open/
November 18, 2025 at 6:52 PM
The Fellows-to-Faculty grant was truly transformative for my career, and provided $600K and an incredible network of big thinkers within the fields of cognitive aging & ASD. I highly recommend those passionate about studying cognitive aging or ASD while poised for the faculty market this fall apply!
Fellows-to-Faculty awardee Frankie Heyward received crucial funding through the program to continue his #neuroscience research. Applications are now open for our next Fellows-to-Faculty class — apply by 1/14/2026: https://www.simonsfoundation.org/applications-for-fellows-to-faculty-awards-now-open/
November 17, 2025 at 4:47 PM
Fellows-to-Faculty awardee Frankie Heyward received crucial funding through the program to continue his #neuroscience research. Applications are now open for our next Fellows-to-Faculty class — apply by 1/14/2026: https://www.simonsfoundation.org/applications-for-fellows-to-faculty-awards-now-open/
Attending #SfN25? Join us tomorrow (11/17) for our SfN Social to learn more about our available resources and funding opportunities. https://www.simonsfoundation.org/event/simons-foundation-autism-and-neuroscience-social-2025/ #science #neuroscience #autismresearch
Simons Foundation Autism and Neuroscience SfN Social
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November 16, 2025 at 7:21 PM
Attending #SfN25? Join us tomorrow (11/17) for our SfN Social to learn more about our available resources and funding opportunities. https://www.simonsfoundation.org/event/simons-foundation-autism-and-neuroscience-social-2025/ #science #neuroscience #autismresearch
Join us at #SfN25 tomorrow (11/16) at 7PM PT for the BRAIN Initiative Alliance Social: Toolmakers Showcase to celebrate innovation and collaboration in #neuroscience. Register: https://web.cvent.com/event/4a051497-a2f2-4385-8944-f1bff79dfb9f/register
November 15, 2025 at 8:55 PM
Join us at #SfN25 tomorrow (11/16) at 7PM PT for the BRAIN Initiative Alliance Social: Toolmakers Showcase to celebrate innovation and collaboration in #neuroscience. Register: https://web.cvent.com/event/4a051497-a2f2-4385-8944-f1bff79dfb9f/register
This week, our 2025 SynGO Annual Meeting brought together geneticists and molecular biologists to accelerate research into ASD and other synaptopathies. #science #autismresearch
November 15, 2025 at 2:49 PM
This week, our 2025 SynGO Annual Meeting brought together geneticists and molecular biologists to accelerate research into ASD and other synaptopathies. #science #autismresearch
Announcing our 2025 class of Pivot Fellows: Sarah Davies, Veronica Dexheimer, Yu Huang, Tyler Josephson, Michael Orger, Stacy Rosenbaum, Elizabeth Trower and Adelle Wright. https://www.simonsfoundation.org/2025/11/13/simons-foundation-announces-fourth-class-of-pivot-fellows/ #science #math
Simons Foundation Announces Fourth Class of Pivot Fellows
The Simons Foundation is pleased to announce the fourth class of its Pivot Fellowship.
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November 14, 2025 at 7:51 PM
Announcing our 2025 class of Pivot Fellows: Sarah Davies, Veronica Dexheimer, Yu Huang, Tyler Josephson, Michael Orger, Stacy Rosenbaum, Elizabeth Trower and Adelle Wright. https://www.simonsfoundation.org/2025/11/13/simons-foundation-announces-fourth-class-of-pivot-fellows/ #science #math
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Excited to announce that I’m part of the fourth class of @simonsfoundation.org Pivot Fellows!
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Simons Foundation Announces Fourth Class of Pivot Fellows
The Simons Foundation is pleased to announce the fourth class of its Pivot Fellowship.
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November 14, 2025 at 2:21 AM
Excited to announce that I’m part of the fourth class of @simonsfoundation.org Pivot Fellows!
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What does the moon reveal about us and the universe? Join us on 12/5 for a free Presents event “Reflections on the Moon” with cosmologist Adrian Bayer, sociologist Tracy Scott, and NASA's Denise Hill. Register here: https://www.simonsfoundation.org/event/reflections-on-the-moon/ #science
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November 14, 2025 at 3:00 PM
What does the moon reveal about us and the universe? Join us on 12/5 for a free Presents event “Reflections on the Moon” with cosmologist Adrian Bayer, sociologist Tracy Scott, and NASA's Denise Hill. Register here: https://www.simonsfoundation.org/event/reflections-on-the-moon/ #science
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I’m honored to be named a 2025 @simonsfoundation.org Pivot Fellow! This support will allow me to apply my expertise in a new area of coral biology! www.simonsfoundation.org/2025/11/13/s... #science
Simons Foundation Announces Fourth Class of Pivot Fellows
The Simons Foundation is pleased to announce the fourth class of its Pivot Fellowship.
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November 13, 2025 at 9:42 PM
I’m honored to be named a 2025 @simonsfoundation.org Pivot Fellow! This support will allow me to apply my expertise in a new area of coral biology! www.simonsfoundation.org/2025/11/13/s... #science
Congrats to @thetransmitter.bsky.social staff reporter Calli McMurray & @quantamagazine.bsky.social contributing writer Max G. Levy for winning Gold Awards for Science Journalism! https://www.simonsfoundation.org/quanta-and-the-transmitter-writers-win-aaas-kavli-gold-awards-for-science-journalism/
Quanta and The Transmitter Writers Win AAAS Kavli Gold Awards for Science Journalism
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November 13, 2025 at 8:38 PM
Congrats to @thetransmitter.bsky.social staff reporter Calli McMurray & @quantamagazine.bsky.social contributing writer Max G. Levy for winning Gold Awards for Science Journalism! https://www.simonsfoundation.org/quanta-and-the-transmitter-writers-win-aaas-kavli-gold-awards-for-science-journalism/
Next Weds 11/19, Holly Moeller will give a Presidential Lecture on "Trade, Borrow, or Steal: How Acquired Metabolism Drives Evolution." Register here: https://www.simonsfoundation.org/event/trade-borrow-or-steal-how-acquired-metabolism-drives-evolution/ #science #biology
Trade, Borrow, or Steal: How Acquired Metabolism Drives Evolution
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November 13, 2025 at 4:24 PM
Next Weds 11/19, Holly Moeller will give a Presidential Lecture on "Trade, Borrow, or Steal: How Acquired Metabolism Drives Evolution." Register here: https://www.simonsfoundation.org/event/trade-borrow-or-steal-how-acquired-metabolism-drives-evolution/ #science #biology
We are accepting apps for funding to support family conferences and patient advocacy groups, specifically for groups within the Simons Searchlight community. Deadline is 3/5/2026: https://www.sfari.org/grant/conference-support-for-rare-neurodevelopmental-disorder-communities-in-simons-searchlight/
SFARI | Conference Support for Rare Neurodevelopmental Disorder Communities Participating in Simons Searchlight
SFARI is accepting applications for funding of Patient Advocacy Group Family Conferences, with a focus on groups in the Simons Searchlight community.
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November 13, 2025 at 4:14 PM
We are accepting apps for funding to support family conferences and patient advocacy groups, specifically for groups within the Simons Searchlight community. Deadline is 3/5/2026: https://www.sfari.org/grant/conference-support-for-rare-neurodevelopmental-disorder-communities-in-simons-searchlight/
The Simons Foundation is exhibiting at #SfN25 next week! Visit booth #3725 to learn more about our current funding opportunities and #neuroscience and #autismresearch resources.
November 12, 2025 at 2:03 PM
The Simons Foundation is exhibiting at #SfN25 next week! Visit booth #3725 to learn more about our current funding opportunities and #neuroscience and #autismresearch resources.
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Share this funding opportunity! We're seeking senior postdoctoral researchers with a scientific vision for their future lab that contributes to our basic science missions in autism research or healthy cognitive aging research. Applications due Jan 14, 2026!
Interested in applying for our Fellows-to-Faculty Award? Watch the recording of our informational webinar for more details on the program: https://www.simonsfoundation.org/grant/fellows-to-faculty-award/#:~:text=Brain%20(SCPAB).-,Informational%20Webinar,-An%20informational%20webinar #science
Fellows-to-Faculty Award
The Fellows-to-Faculty Award is a new iteration of the previously offered Simons Foundation Independence Awards.
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November 11, 2025 at 8:25 PM
Share this funding opportunity! We're seeking senior postdoctoral researchers with a scientific vision for their future lab that contributes to our basic science missions in autism research or healthy cognitive aging research. Applications due Jan 14, 2026!