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SFI’s GWCSS program is designed for Ph.D. students pursuing thesis research in computational social science. Participants work closely with peers and faculty to advance their own research and take part in collaborative complexity-based problem solving.
Apply by Feb 4, 2026
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Apply by Feb 4, 2026
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January 16, 2026 at 10:05 PM
SFI’s GWCSS program is designed for Ph.D. students pursuing thesis research in computational social science. Participants work closely with peers and faculty to advance their own research and take part in collaborative complexity-based problem solving.
Apply by Feb 4, 2026
santafe.edu/gwcss
Apply by Feb 4, 2026
santafe.edu/gwcss
Advance your research and expand your network at SFI's 2026 CSSS program with lectures, application-focused seminars, and team projects. Participants gain experience in transdisciplinary collaboration and explore real-world questions through complexity science.
Apply by Feb 4, 2026
santafe.edu/csss
Apply by Feb 4, 2026
santafe.edu/csss
January 14, 2026 at 8:21 PM
Advance your research and expand your network at SFI's 2026 CSSS program with lectures, application-focused seminars, and team projects. Participants gain experience in transdisciplinary collaboration and explore real-world questions through complexity science.
Apply by Feb 4, 2026
santafe.edu/csss
Apply by Feb 4, 2026
santafe.edu/csss
Are you a journalist looking to deepen your understanding of complex systems?
Join the 2026 CSSS Journalism Fellowship at SFI, offering a space to study complexity alongside researchers and reflect on science communication from within the field.
Apply by Feb. 4, 2026
santafe.edu/journalism-f...
Join the 2026 CSSS Journalism Fellowship at SFI, offering a space to study complexity alongside researchers and reflect on science communication from within the field.
Apply by Feb. 4, 2026
santafe.edu/journalism-f...
January 9, 2026 at 9:44 PM
Are you a journalist looking to deepen your understanding of complex systems?
Join the 2026 CSSS Journalism Fellowship at SFI, offering a space to study complexity alongside researchers and reflect on science communication from within the field.
Apply by Feb. 4, 2026
santafe.edu/journalism-f...
Join the 2026 CSSS Journalism Fellowship at SFI, offering a space to study complexity alongside researchers and reflect on science communication from within the field.
Apply by Feb. 4, 2026
santafe.edu/journalism-f...
Applications open for SFI’s 2026 GWCSS program, a 2-week workshop for Ph.D. students and early-career scholars to explore complex systems and computation, collaborate on challenges, and advance their research with support from SFI faculty.
Apply by Feb 4, 2026
www.santafe.edu/gwcss
Apply by Feb 4, 2026
www.santafe.edu/gwcss
January 1, 2026 at 5:01 PM
Applications open for SFI’s 2026 GWCSS program, a 2-week workshop for Ph.D. students and early-career scholars to explore complex systems and computation, collaborate on challenges, and advance their research with support from SFI faculty.
Apply by Feb 4, 2026
www.santafe.edu/gwcss
Apply by Feb 4, 2026
www.santafe.edu/gwcss
Now accepting applications for SFI’s 2026 CSSS program, a 3-week experience for graduate students, postdoctoral fellows, and professionals to explore foundational theory, engage in collaborative projects, and connect with a global research community.
Apply by Feb 4, 2026
www.santafe.edu/csss
Apply by Feb 4, 2026
www.santafe.edu/csss
December 30, 2025 at 5:02 PM
Now accepting applications for SFI’s 2026 CSSS program, a 3-week experience for graduate students, postdoctoral fellows, and professionals to explore foundational theory, engage in collaborative projects, and connect with a global research community.
Apply by Feb 4, 2026
www.santafe.edu/csss
Apply by Feb 4, 2026
www.santafe.edu/csss
Do you want to help develop new theories for systems that adapt, evolve, and interact?
Applications are open for SFI’s 2026 UCR program, a fully funded, 10-week experience for undergraduates, offering mentorship, seminars, and project development.
Apply by Jan 14, 2026
www.santafe.edu/ucr
Applications are open for SFI’s 2026 UCR program, a fully funded, 10-week experience for undergraduates, offering mentorship, seminars, and project development.
Apply by Jan 14, 2026
www.santafe.edu/ucr
December 25, 2025 at 6:02 PM
Do you want to help develop new theories for systems that adapt, evolve, and interact?
Applications are open for SFI’s 2026 UCR program, a fully funded, 10-week experience for undergraduates, offering mentorship, seminars, and project development.
Apply by Jan 14, 2026
www.santafe.edu/ucr
Applications are open for SFI’s 2026 UCR program, a fully funded, 10-week experience for undergraduates, offering mentorship, seminars, and project development.
Apply by Jan 14, 2026
www.santafe.edu/ucr
Are you a journalist with a deep interest in complexity?
Each year, the Santa Fe Institute invites two experienced journalists to join the Complex Systems Summer School through the CSSS Journalism Fellowship.
Application deadline: Feb. 4, 2026
Learn more: santafe.edu/journalism-f...
Each year, the Santa Fe Institute invites two experienced journalists to join the Complex Systems Summer School through the CSSS Journalism Fellowship.
Application deadline: Feb. 4, 2026
Learn more: santafe.edu/journalism-f...
December 23, 2025 at 11:10 PM
Are you a journalist with a deep interest in complexity?
Each year, the Santa Fe Institute invites two experienced journalists to join the Complex Systems Summer School through the CSSS Journalism Fellowship.
Application deadline: Feb. 4, 2026
Learn more: santafe.edu/journalism-f...
Each year, the Santa Fe Institute invites two experienced journalists to join the Complex Systems Summer School through the CSSS Journalism Fellowship.
Application deadline: Feb. 4, 2026
Learn more: santafe.edu/journalism-f...
Are you an early-career researcher or research professional with a broad interest in complexity science?
Applications are open for SFI’s 2026 CSSS program, a three-week, in-residence program offering an intensive introduction to complexity science.
Apply by Feb 4, 2026
santafe.edu/csss
Applications are open for SFI’s 2026 CSSS program, a three-week, in-residence program offering an intensive introduction to complexity science.
Apply by Feb 4, 2026
santafe.edu/csss
December 16, 2025 at 10:44 PM
Are you an early-career researcher or research professional with a broad interest in complexity science?
Applications are open for SFI’s 2026 CSSS program, a three-week, in-residence program offering an intensive introduction to complexity science.
Apply by Feb 4, 2026
santafe.edu/csss
Applications are open for SFI’s 2026 CSSS program, a three-week, in-residence program offering an intensive introduction to complexity science.
Apply by Feb 4, 2026
santafe.edu/csss
Applications open for SFI’s 2026 UCR program.
Are you fascinated by transdisciplinary questions that transcend or combine disciplines? UCR is a fully funded, 10-week summer research experience for undergraduates curious about complexity science.
Apply by Jan 14, 2026
santafe.edu/ucr
Are you fascinated by transdisciplinary questions that transcend or combine disciplines? UCR is a fully funded, 10-week summer research experience for undergraduates curious about complexity science.
Apply by Jan 14, 2026
santafe.edu/ucr
December 11, 2025 at 10:04 PM
Applications open for SFI’s 2026 UCR program.
Are you fascinated by transdisciplinary questions that transcend or combine disciplines? UCR is a fully funded, 10-week summer research experience for undergraduates curious about complexity science.
Apply by Jan 14, 2026
santafe.edu/ucr
Are you fascinated by transdisciplinary questions that transcend or combine disciplines? UCR is a fully funded, 10-week summer research experience for undergraduates curious about complexity science.
Apply by Jan 14, 2026
santafe.edu/ucr
Applications are open for SFI’s 2026 summer education programs, offering research and training in complexity science in Santa Fe, NM:
– Undergraduate Complexity Research
– Complex Systems Summer School
– Graduate Workshop in Computational Social Science
Info: www.santafe.edu/engage/learn...
– Undergraduate Complexity Research
– Complex Systems Summer School
– Graduate Workshop in Computational Social Science
Info: www.santafe.edu/engage/learn...
December 5, 2025 at 6:29 PM
Applications are open for SFI’s 2026 summer education programs, offering research and training in complexity science in Santa Fe, NM:
– Undergraduate Complexity Research
– Complex Systems Summer School
– Graduate Workshop in Computational Social Science
Info: www.santafe.edu/engage/learn...
– Undergraduate Complexity Research
– Complex Systems Summer School
– Graduate Workshop in Computational Social Science
Info: www.santafe.edu/engage/learn...
If you missed any of the 2025 SFI Community Lectures, remember you can stream them on our YouTube channel.
The 2025 series covered diverse topics, ranging from computation and artificial intelligence to molecular biology, history, philosophy, and cognitive science.
www.youtube.com/@SFIScience/...
The 2025 series covered diverse topics, ranging from computation and artificial intelligence to molecular biology, history, philosophy, and cognitive science.
www.youtube.com/@SFIScience/...
November 20, 2025 at 8:29 PM
If you missed any of the 2025 SFI Community Lectures, remember you can stream them on our YouTube channel.
The 2025 series covered diverse topics, ranging from computation and artificial intelligence to molecular biology, history, philosophy, and cognitive science.
www.youtube.com/@SFIScience/...
The 2025 series covered diverse topics, ranging from computation and artificial intelligence to molecular biology, history, philosophy, and cognitive science.
www.youtube.com/@SFIScience/...
Apply now for SFI’s 2026 CSSS Journalism Fellowship (June 9–July 8). Each year, two accomplished journalists join our summer school program for a deep dive into complexity science. Stipend, housing, and travel covered.
Applications open until Feb. 4, 2026.
Apply: www.santafe.edu/news-center/...
Applications open until Feb. 4, 2026.
Apply: www.santafe.edu/news-center/...
November 14, 2025 at 8:11 PM
Apply now for SFI’s 2026 CSSS Journalism Fellowship (June 9–July 8). Each year, two accomplished journalists join our summer school program for a deep dive into complexity science. Stipend, housing, and travel covered.
Applications open until Feb. 4, 2026.
Apply: www.santafe.edu/news-center/...
Applications open until Feb. 4, 2026.
Apply: www.santafe.edu/news-center/...
The latest issue of SFI's monthly e-newsletter is now available.
Catch up on recent research, events, and news from the Santa Fe Institute, and sign up to get the next edition in your inbox.
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Catch up on recent research, events, and news from the Santa Fe Institute, and sign up to get the next edition in your inbox.
Read it here: mailchi.mp/santafe/sfi-...
November 10, 2025 at 6:31 PM
The latest issue of SFI's monthly e-newsletter is now available.
Catch up on recent research, events, and news from the Santa Fe Institute, and sign up to get the next edition in your inbox.
Read it here: mailchi.mp/santafe/sfi-...
Catch up on recent research, events, and news from the Santa Fe Institute, and sign up to get the next edition in your inbox.
Read it here: mailchi.mp/santafe/sfi-...
In this SFI Seminar, biographer Alec Nevala-Lee explores the life of physicist and Nobel laureate Luis W. Alvarez, whose work spanned the Manhattan Project, investigating the JFK assassination, and developing the asteroid theory of dinosaur extinction.
youtu.be/F4KGgtxNF58
youtu.be/F4KGgtxNF58
October 17, 2025 at 10:18 PM
In this SFI Seminar, biographer Alec Nevala-Lee explores the life of physicist and Nobel laureate Luis W. Alvarez, whose work spanned the Manhattan Project, investigating the JFK assassination, and developing the asteroid theory of dinosaur extinction.
youtu.be/F4KGgtxNF58
youtu.be/F4KGgtxNF58
SFI's Postdocs in Complexity Global Conference brings together early-career researchers from around the world. Held September 16–19, this year’s meeting drew 53 scholars for four days of collaboration, networking, and advancing research projects.
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October 16, 2025 at 7:34 PM
SFI's Postdocs in Complexity Global Conference brings together early-career researchers from around the world. Held September 16–19, this year’s meeting drew 53 scholars for four days of collaboration, networking, and advancing research projects.
www.santafe.edu/news-center/...
www.santafe.edu/news-center/...
Global markets are complex systems, shaped by feedback loops, shocks, and adaptive behavior, rarely following textbook rules. A special issue on complexity economics in the Journal of Economic Behavior & Organization explores how this approach offers tools for today’s challenges.
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October 15, 2025 at 7:25 PM
Global markets are complex systems, shaped by feedback loops, shocks, and adaptive behavior, rarely following textbook rules. A special issue on complexity economics in the Journal of Economic Behavior & Organization explores how this approach offers tools for today’s challenges.
santafe.edu/news
santafe.edu/news
Stochastic modeling provides new ways to tackle pressing medical problems. In this seminar, Sean Lawley (University of Utah) illustrates this with two examples: using ovarian tissue cryopreservation to delay menopause, and analyzing how missed medication doses affect treatment.
youtu.be/ec1jKmPskXI
youtu.be/ec1jKmPskXI
October 14, 2025 at 7:08 PM
Stochastic modeling provides new ways to tackle pressing medical problems. In this seminar, Sean Lawley (University of Utah) illustrates this with two examples: using ovarian tissue cryopreservation to delay menopause, and analyzing how missed medication doses affect treatment.
youtu.be/ec1jKmPskXI
youtu.be/ec1jKmPskXI
In this SFI Seminar, Mahesh Bandi (Okinawa Institute of Science and Technology) presents an analysis of five years of data from an 80-turbine farm, revealing universal, collective, and nonlinear correlations that shape wind power fluctuations.
youtu.be/i2WumlT3Mm0
youtu.be/i2WumlT3Mm0
October 13, 2025 at 8:08 PM
In this SFI Seminar, Mahesh Bandi (Okinawa Institute of Science and Technology) presents an analysis of five years of data from an 80-turbine farm, revealing universal, collective, and nonlinear correlations that shape wind power fluctuations.
youtu.be/i2WumlT3Mm0
youtu.be/i2WumlT3Mm0
In this Seminar, Scott Aaronson (University of Texas at Austin) explores the limits of mathematical knowability — from Gödel’s Incompleteness Theorem and Turing’s uncomputability to the growth of the Busy Beaver function and future possibilities of quantum computing.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=dQC7...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=dQC7...
October 9, 2025 at 8:17 PM
In this Seminar, Scott Aaronson (University of Texas at Austin) explores the limits of mathematical knowability — from Gödel’s Incompleteness Theorem and Turing’s uncomputability to the growth of the Busy Beaver function and future possibilities of quantum computing.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=dQC7...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=dQC7...
Launched in 2022 by SFI donor Hank Schuyler, the Lou Schuyler Seed Grant Fund supports bold, boundary-breaking research by SFI postdoctoral fellows — projects that bridge disciplines and reflect the fund’s spirit of curiosity and innovation.
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October 8, 2025 at 7:17 PM
Launched in 2022 by SFI donor Hank Schuyler, the Lou Schuyler Seed Grant Fund supports bold, boundary-breaking research by SFI postdoctoral fellows — projects that bridge disciplines and reflect the fund’s spirit of curiosity and innovation.
www.santafe.edu/news-center/...
www.santafe.edu/news-center/...
Reserve your free tickets to SFI’s next Community Lecture with renowned developmental psychologist Alison Gopnik:
“Transmission Versus Truth: What Will It Take to Make an AI as Smart as a 4-Year-Old?”
October 21, 7:30 pm at The Lensic Performing Arts Center.
Tickets: lensic.org/events/aliso...
“Transmission Versus Truth: What Will It Take to Make an AI as Smart as a 4-Year-Old?”
October 21, 7:30 pm at The Lensic Performing Arts Center.
Tickets: lensic.org/events/aliso...
October 7, 2025 at 7:02 PM
Reserve your free tickets to SFI’s next Community Lecture with renowned developmental psychologist Alison Gopnik:
“Transmission Versus Truth: What Will It Take to Make an AI as Smart as a 4-Year-Old?”
October 21, 7:30 pm at The Lensic Performing Arts Center.
Tickets: lensic.org/events/aliso...
“Transmission Versus Truth: What Will It Take to Make an AI as Smart as a 4-Year-Old?”
October 21, 7:30 pm at The Lensic Performing Arts Center.
Tickets: lensic.org/events/aliso...
In August, the AIP Foundation celebrated SFI External Professor France Córdova and announced an Endowed Forum in her honor. Córdova has been an astrophysicist, University president, NASA chief scientist, NSF Director, and, now, President of the Science Philanthropy Alliance.
www.santafe.edu/news
www.santafe.edu/news
September 26, 2025 at 5:31 PM
In August, the AIP Foundation celebrated SFI External Professor France Córdova and announced an Endowed Forum in her honor. Córdova has been an astrophysicist, University president, NASA chief scientist, NSF Director, and, now, President of the Science Philanthropy Alliance.
www.santafe.edu/news
www.santafe.edu/news
SFI External Professor Jessika Trancik was named the director of MIT’s Sociotechnical Systems Research Center (SSRC) this summer. SSRC combines expertise from engineering, physical sciences, and social sciences to address complex societal challenges related to evolving technology.
santafe.edu/news
santafe.edu/news
September 25, 2025 at 8:32 PM
SFI External Professor Jessika Trancik was named the director of MIT’s Sociotechnical Systems Research Center (SSRC) this summer. SSRC combines expertise from engineering, physical sciences, and social sciences to address complex societal challenges related to evolving technology.
santafe.edu/news
santafe.edu/news
SFI External Professor Luis Bettencourt and co-author Nicholas Marchio (University of Chicago) use the first complete dataset of more than 415 million buildings in sub-Saharan Africa to map infrastructure deficits across 50 countries.
santafe.edu/news
santafe.edu/news
September 24, 2025 at 5:43 PM
SFI External Professor Luis Bettencourt and co-author Nicholas Marchio (University of Chicago) use the first complete dataset of more than 415 million buildings in sub-Saharan Africa to map infrastructure deficits across 50 countries.
santafe.edu/news
santafe.edu/news
Final week to apply for the 2026 SFI Complexity Postdoctoral Fellowships
If you're an early-career scholar and passionate about collaborative, transdisciplinary research beyond traditional departments, this is the postdoc fellowship for you.
Deadline: Oct 1, 2025
Apply: santafe.edu/sfifellowship
If you're an early-career scholar and passionate about collaborative, transdisciplinary research beyond traditional departments, this is the postdoc fellowship for you.
Deadline: Oct 1, 2025
Apply: santafe.edu/sfifellowship
September 22, 2025 at 6:59 PM
Final week to apply for the 2026 SFI Complexity Postdoctoral Fellowships
If you're an early-career scholar and passionate about collaborative, transdisciplinary research beyond traditional departments, this is the postdoc fellowship for you.
Deadline: Oct 1, 2025
Apply: santafe.edu/sfifellowship
If you're an early-career scholar and passionate about collaborative, transdisciplinary research beyond traditional departments, this is the postdoc fellowship for you.
Deadline: Oct 1, 2025
Apply: santafe.edu/sfifellowship