Simons Graduate Fellowships in Theoretical Computer Science Funded The Simon Foundation, USA

Description
The Simons Foundation Division for Mathematics and the Physical Sciences invites applications for the Simons Graduate Fellowships in Theoretical Computer Science program. Simons Graduate Fellows are graduate students with an outstanding track record of research accomplishments.

Allowable Expenses: Travel funds can be used for purposes that further the students' research and professional development, for example attendance at domestic and international conferences in the student's area of research. Travel expenses may include direct travel expenses (economy class) and related per diem expenses at standard government rates. Use of travel funds must be approved by the Fellows’ advisor.

The purchase of a personal computer is permissible (up to $2,000) only during Year 1 of the award.

Eligibility
To be eligible the applicant must be a Ph.D. student at a U.S. institution of higher education. A track record of outstanding results in theoretical computer science is the key criterion. There is a limit of one application per university. Please coordinate with the Department Chair.

There are no citizenship requirements. For-profit organizations may not apply.

Application Procedure
Please coordinate submission of the proposal with the appropriate officials in accordance with institution/university policies. Please see the Application Instructions for further information.

Application Requirements:

1. Research Statement (two page limit): A statement summarizing the applicant’s research contributions, research plans for the immediate future, and career goals. References do not need to be included within the page limit, but should not exceed an additional page.
2. A curriculum vitae (two page limit), which includes institution, advisor, and a list of publications.
3. A letter of support from the Department Chair.
4. A letter of support from the student’s advisor.
5. A letter from a reference outside the student’s institution. This letter must be submitted directly via proposalCENTRAL by the reference. Please see the Application Instructions for more information.
6. Thesis topic.

Applicants may apply through proposalCENTRAL (http://proposalcentral.altum.com/default.asp?GMID=50)

Submission Deadline
May 1, 2012.

Website Link
https://simonsfoundation.org/mps-simons-graduate-fellowships-rfa