Open Call for Science Events and Gatherings
About the Open Call
To learn more about the Open Call for Science Events and Gatherings,
please visit this link
. You may review the
FAQs here
.
This application is open until 2pm Pacific Time, July 10, 2026.
Questions? Reach out to
science-events@hsfoundation.org
.
Organization Information
Organization Legal Name
EIN
Please use the ##-####### nine-digit (with dash) EIN format.
University Department or Sponsored Project Name
If you are applying as a fiscally sponsored project or as a department within a university, enter that name here. Please write N/A if not applicable.
Website
Street Address
City
State
Please select...
AK
AL
AR
AS
AZ
CA
CO
CT
DC
DE
FL
GA
GU
HI
IA
ID
IL
IN
KS
KY
LA
MA
MD
ME
MI
MN
MO
MP
MS
MT
NC
ND
NE
NH
NJ
NM
NV
NY
OH
OK
OR
PA
PR
RI
SC
SD
TN
TT
TX
UT
VA
VI
VT
WA
WI
WV
WY
Zip Code
Primary contact
The primary contact is the main
scientific organizer
of the event, not, e.g., a university's office of sponsored projects contact. (The primary contact will also receive the submission confirmation email.)
Primary Contact First Name
Primary Contact Last Name
Primary Contact Title
Primary Contact Phone
Primary Contact Email
Payment Contact
Payment Contact First Name
Payment Contact Last Name
Payment Contact Title
Payment Contact Phone
Payment Contact Email
Request Information
Event Title
Abstract of Event
This should be a summary of the request, including the purpose of the event, the rationale, how the requested funds will be used, and the main audience(s) served. This prompt allows program staff to determine proposal eligibility and fit within the Science program.
Primary Focus Area
Please select...
Astronomy & Cosmology
Fundamental Physics
Climate Change Science
Broadening Participation
Event Start Date
When is the event you are seeking funding for? (It must take place between 1/15/2027 and 7/31/2028.)
Event End Date
If this is a multi-day event, when does the convening end? (If this is a one-day event, please leave this blank.)
Amount Requested (USD)
Please select...
$20,000
$30,000
$40,000
$50,000
$60,000
$70,000
$80,000
The funding request must be within $20,000 and $80,000 (inclusive), in increments of $10,000.
Total Cost of Event (USD)
The overall cost of the event, which may be equal to or greater than the request to the Heising-Simons Foundation. The total event cost must be less than $500,000.
Other Funders
Names of any other confirmed or likely funders of the event (e.g., NSF). Please write N/A if not applicable.
Proposal Materials
Please provide the following materials (as requested in the
Proposal Guidelines
) in any standard document format (MSWord, PDF, Excel). Use the "Choose File" button to upload an attachment.
Proposal Narrative (1-2 pages)
A description of the event including, e.g., the rationale for the event, the goals, intended outcomes, and expected impact of the event on the field, the expected attendees and communities served by the event, a brief explanation of why the event is difficult to fund through other sources, a draft event agenda, if available, and to the extent to which it applies, considerations related to inclusion, diversity, and accessibility. Links to existing documents/information are welcome to replace or enhance the description.
Project Budget
Budget Narrative (1 paragraph)
Briefly describes the breakdown of funds requested from the Heising-Simons Foundation.