Simons Symposia Program

The Simons Foundation's Mathematics & Physical Sciences (MPS) division invites proposals for its Simons Symposia series, which brings together mathematicians, theoretical physicists and theoretical computer scientists to interact and collaborate in a series of three symposia, held every two years and focusing on one topic or a tightly connected group of topics. A symposium series consists of up to three weeklong meetings on one topic or a tightly connected group of topics. Each symposium in the series may have up to 23 participants, including its organizing committee (two to four leaders in a field). The schedule leaves sufficient time for collaborations and open-ended discussions, with up to four lectures per day over five days. In some areas, a tight focus on a new research development or a specific research problem would be appropriate; in others, a symposium might help set an agenda for the field. Participation in a symposium is by invitation only, and all expenses including travel, lodging and meals are covered by the foundation.