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NEW: Elias M. Stein Mentoring Award
The Elias M. Stein Mentoring Award recognizes mathematicians who have demonstrated a sustained commitment to the training and advancement of future generations of mathematicians
About this award
This award was endowed in 2022 by students, colleagues, and friends of Elias M. Stein to honor his remarkable legacy of mentoring future generations of mathematicians. Stein is remembered for his prolific mentoring of graduate students, his aspiring series of undergraduate courses, and his many warm collaborations with junior researchers. His characteristics style was one of generosity, optimism, and care in helping students develop rewarding, lifelong research programs. He influenced generations of mathematicians and enhanced the experience of working in the surrounding research area.
This award seeks to recognize mathematicians at any career stage who, like Stein, have positively impacted mathematicans in future generations through sustained engagement in initiatives or mentoring practices of undergraduate students, graduate students or junior researchers.
Next award
January 2026
Nomination period
February 1–May 31
Nomination procedure
Nomination letter which includes concrete examples of extraordinary mentoring (max 3 pages), CV of nominee or biosketch (max 3 pages), A list of past and current mentees, 3–4 letters of support from colleagues and/or students (at least 1 from a mentee).
Information on how to nominate can be found here:
Ivo and Renata Babuška Thesis Prize
The Ivo and Renata Babuška Thesis Prize is awarded annually to the author of an outstanding PhD thesis in mathematics, interdisciplinary in nature, possibly with applications to other fields.
About this prize
Ivo Babuška (1926–2023) was a Czech-American mathematician whose honors include five doctorates honoris causa, the Czechoslovak State prize for Mathematics, the Leroy P. Steele Prize, the Birkhoff Prize, the Humboldt Award of Federal Republic of Germany, the John von Neumann Medal, the Neuron Prize Czech Republic, the ICAM Congress Medal (Newton Gauss), the Bolzano Medal, and the Honorary Medal De Scientia Et Humanitate Optime Meritis. Asteroid 36060 Babuška was named in his honor by the International Astronomical Union.
Renata Babuška (nee Mikulášek) was Ivo’s wife and partner for 63 years. Renata grew up in Prague, Czechoslovakia, and graduated from Charles University in 1953 with a degree in Mathematical Statistical Engineering. Upon graduation, she was assigned to the Education Department as an administrator evaluating universities and technical schools. Two years later she became an assistant professor of mathematics at the Czech Technical University. After moving to the US, Renata worked as a data and computing management consultant for different government agencies in Washington, DC. She liked to point out that behind every successful man is a strong woman and he often said that without Renata, he would not have accomplished all that he did.
Babuška was a Distinguished Professor at the University of Maryland at College Park and then the Robert B. Trull Chair in Engineering, TICAM Senior Research Scientist, Professor of Aerospace Engineering and Engineering Mechanics, and professor of mathematics at the University of Texas, Austin. He is a Fellow of SIAM, ACM, and ICAM; a member of the US National Academy of Engineering, the Academy of Medicine, Engineering, and Sciences of Texas, and the European Academy of Sciences; and an honorary Foreign Member of the Czech Learned Society.
Babuška’s work spanned the fields of theoretical and applied mathematics with emphasis on numerical methods, finite element methods, and computational mechanics. His interest in fostering collaboration among mathematicians, engineers, and physicists led him to establish this prize to encourage and recognize interdisciplinary work with practical applications.
The Ivo and Renata Babuška Thesis Prize is awarded in line with other AMS Prizes and Awards, according to governance rules and practice in effect at that time.
Next prize
January 2026
Nomination period
February 1–June 30
Nomination procedure
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The prize will recognize a thesis for a PhD granted between July 1 of year -1 and June 30 of year 0 (the year of nomination and selection) and will be presented at the Joint Mathematics Meetings in January of year +1 wherever it appears.
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The nominating institution will be a PhD-granting institution that is either a. located in the United States of America (USA), or b. located outside the USA and an institutional AMS member at the time of the nomination.
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One PhD thesis may be nominated by a nominating institution.
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The nominating institution will submit a copy of the thesis along with a letter in support of the nomination, and both will be written in English.
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A selection committee will be appointed by the AMS President.
Bôcher Memorial Prize
The Bôcher Prize is awarded for a notable research work in analysis published during the preceding six years. The work must be published in a recognized, peer-reviewed venue.
About this prize
The first to be offered by the AMS, this prize was founded in memory of Professor Maxime Bôcher, who served as President of the AMS from 1909–1910. The original endowment was contributed by members of the Society. A generous donor augmented the endowment in 2008.
Next prize
January 2026
Nomination period
February 1–May 31
Nomination procedure
Submit a letter of nomination, a complete bibliographic citation for the work being nominated, and a brief citation that explains why the work is important.
Chevalley Prize in Lie Theory
The Chevalley Prize is awarded for notable work in Lie Theory published during the preceding six years; a recipient should be at most twenty-five years past the PhD.
About this prize
The Chevalley Prize was established in 2014 by George Lusztig to honor Claude Chevalley (1909–1984). Chevalley was a founding member of the Bourbaki group. He made fundamental contributions to class field theory, algebraic geometry, and group theory. His three-volume treatise on Lie groups served as standard reference for many decades. His classification of semisimple groups over an arbitrary algebraically closed field provides a link between Lie’s theory of continuous groups and the theory of finite groups, to the enormous enrichment of both subjects.
Next prize
January 2026
Nomination period
February 1–May 31
Nomination procedure
Submit a letter of nomination, complete bibliographic citations for the work being nominated, and a brief citation that might be used in the event that the nomination is successful.
Frank Nelson Cole Prize in Number Theory
This Prize recognizes a notable research work in number theory that has appeared in the last six years. The work must be published in a recognized, peer-reviewed venue.
About this prize
This prize (and the Frank Nelson Cole Prize in Algebra) was founded in honor of Professor Frank Nelson Cole upon of his retirement from the American Mathematical Society; he served as AMS secretary for twenty-five years and as editor-in-chief of the Bulletin for twenty-one years. The original fund was donated by Professor Cole from moneys presented to him on his retirement, and was augmented by contributions from members of the Society. The fund was later doubled by his son, Charles A. Cole, and supported by family members. It has been further supplemented by George Lusztig and by an anonymous donor.
Next prize
January 2026
Nomination period
February 1–May 31
Nomination procedure
Submit a letter of nomination, a complete bibliographic citation for the work being nominated, and a brief citation that explains why the work is important.
Joseph L. Doob Prize
The Doob Prize recognizes a single, relatively recent, outstanding research book that makes a seminal contribution to the research literature, reflects the highest standards of research exposition, and promises to have a deep and long-term impact in its area. The book must have been published within the six calendar years preceding the year in which it is nominated. Books may be nominated by members of the Society, by members of the selection committee, by members of AMS editorial committees, or by publishers.
About this prize
The prize (originally called the Book Prize) was endowed in 2005 by Paul and Virginia Halmos and renamed in honor of AMS President Joseph L. Doob. Paul Halmos (1916–2006) was Doob’s first PhD student. Doob received his PhD from Harvard in 1932 and three years later joined the faculty at the University of Illinois, where he remained until his retirement in 1978. He worked in probability theory and measure theory, served as AMS President in 1963–1964, and received the AMS Steele Prize in 1984 for his fundamental work in establishing probability as a branch of mathematics.
Next prize
January 2026
Nomination period
February 1–May 31
Nomination procedure
Nominations should include a letter of nomination (not to exceed two pages), a complete bibliographic citation for the book being nominated, and a short citation to be used in the event that the nomination is successful. Please also provide contact information for requesting a publisher-provided review copy of the book.
Leonard Eisenbud Prize for Mathematics and Physics
The Eisenbud Prize honors a work or group of works, published in the preceding six years, that brings mathematics and physics closer together. Thus, for example, the prize might be given for a contribution to mathematics inspired by modern developments in physics or for the development of a physical theory exploiting modern mathematics in a novel way.
About this prize
This prize was established in 2006 in memory of the mathematical physicist, Leonard Eisenbud (1913–2004), by his son and daughter-in-law, David and Monika Eisenbud. An anonymous benefactor added to the endowment in 2018. Leonard Eisenbud was a student of Eugene Wigner. He was particularly known for the book, Nuclear Structure (1958), which he coauthored with Wigner. A friend of Paul Erdős, he once threatened to write a dictionary of “English to Erdős and Erdős to English.” He was one of the founders of the Physics Department at SUNY Stony Brook, where he taught from 1957 until his retirement in 1983. In later years he became interested in the foundations of quantum mechanics and in the interaction of physics with culture and politics, teaching courses on the anti-science movement. His son, David, was President of the American Mathematical Society 2003–2004.
Next prize
January 2026
Nomination period
February 1–May 31
Nomination procedure
Submit a letter of nomination, complete bibliographic citations for the work being nominated, and a brief citation that might be used in the event that the nomination is successful.
Award for an Exemplary Program or Achievement in a Mathematics Department
This award recognizes a department which has distinguished itself by undertaking an unusual or particularly effective program of value to the mathematics community, internally or in relation to the rest of society. Examples might include a department that runs a notable minority outreach program, a department that has instituted an unusually effective industrial mathematics internship program, a department that has promoted mathematics so successfully that a large fraction of its university’s undergraduate population majors in mathematics, or a department that has made some form of innovation in its research support to faculty and/or graduate students, or which has created a special and innovative environment for some aspect of mathematics research.
About this award
Departments of mathematical sciences in North America that offer at least a bachelor’s degree in mathematical sciences are eligible.
Next prize
January 2026
Nomination period
February 1–May 31
Nomination procedure
A letter of nomination may be submitted by one or more individuals. Nomination of the writer’s own institution is permitted. The letter should describe the specific program(s) for which the department in being nominated as well as the achievements which make the program(s) an outstanding success, and may include any ancillary documents which support the success of the program(s). Where possible, the letter and documentation should address how these successes came about by 1) systematic, reproducible changes in programs that might be implemented by others, and/or 2) have value outside the mathematical community. The letter should not exceed two pages, with supporting documentation not to exceed an additional three pages.
Information on how to nominate can be found here:
Award for Impact on the Teaching and Learning of Mathematics
This award is given annually to a mathematician (or group of mathematicians) who has made significant contributions of lasting value to mathematics education.
Priorities of the award include recognition of:
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accomplished mathematicians who have worked directly with precollege teachers to enhance teachers’ impact on mathematics achievement for all students, or
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sustainable and replicable contributions by mathematicians to improving the mathematics education of students in the first two years of college.
About this award
The Award for Impact on the Teaching and Learning of Mathematics was established by the AMS Committee on Education in 2013. The endowment fund that supports the award was established in 2012 by a contribution from Kenneth I. and Mary Lou Gross in honor of their daughters Laura and Karen.
Next award
January 2026
Nomination period
February 1–May 31
Nomination procedure
Letters of nomination may be submitted by one or more individuals. The letter of nomination should describe the significant contributions made by the nominee(s) and provide evidence of the impact these contributions have made on the teaching and learning of mathematics. The letter of nomination should not exceed two pages, and may include supporting documentation not to exceed three additional pages. A brief curriculum vitae for each nominee should also be included. The nonwinning nominations will automatically be reconsidered, without further updating, for the awards to be presented over the next two years.
Information on how to nominate can be found here:
Leroy P. Steele Prize for Lifetime Achievement
The Steele Prize for Lifetime Achievement is awarded for the cumulative influence of the total mathematical work of the recipient, high level of research over a period of time, particular influence on the development of a field, and influence on mathematics through PhD students.
About this prize
These prizes were established in 1970 in honor of George David Birkhoff, William Fogg Osgood, and William Caspar Graustein, and are endowed under the terms of a bequest from Leroy P. Steele. From 1970 to 1976 one or more prizes were awarded each year for outstanding published mathematical research; most favorable consideration was given to papers distinguished for their exposition and covering broad areas of mathematics. In 1977 the Council of the AMS modified the terms under which the prizes are awarded. In 1993, the Council formalized the three categories of the prize by naming each of them: (1) The Leroy P. Steele Prize for Lifetime Achievement; (2) The Leroy P. Steele Prize for Mathematical Exposition; and (3) The Leroy P. Steele Prize for Seminal Contribution to Research.
Next prize
January 2026
Nomination period
February 1–March 31
Nomination procedure
Nominations for the Steele Prize for Lifetime Achievement should include a letter of nomination, the nominee’s CV, and a short citation to be used in the event that the nomination is successful. Nominations will remain active and receive consideration for three consecutive years.
Information on how to nominate can be found here:
Leroy P. Steele Prize for Mathematical Exposition
The Steele Prize for Mathematical Exposition is awarded for a book or substantial survey or expository research paper.
About this prize
These prizes were established in 1970 in honor of George David Birkhoff, William Fogg Osgood, and William Caspar Graustein, and are endowed under the terms of a bequest from Leroy P. Steele. From 1970 to 1976 one or more prizes were awarded each year for outstanding published mathematical research; most favorable consideration was given to papers distinguished for their exposition and covering broad areas of mathematics. In 1977 the Council of the AMS modified the terms under which the prizes are awarded. In 1993, the Council formalized the three categories of the prize by naming each of them: (1) The Leroy P. Steele Prize for Lifetime Achievement; (2) The Leroy P. Steele Prize for Mathematical Exposition; and (3) The Leroy P. Steele Prize for Seminal Contribution to Research.
Next prize
January 2026
Nomination period
February 1–March 31
Nomination procedure
Nominations for the Steele Prizes for Mathematical Exposition should include a letter of nomination, a complete bibliographic citation for the work being nominated, and a brief citation to be used in the event that the nomination is successful. Nominations will remain active and receive consideration for three consecutive years.
Information on how to nominate can be found here:
Leroy P. Steele Prize for Seminal Contribution to Research
The Steele Prize for Seminal Contribution to Research is awarded for a paper, whether recent or not, that has proved to be of fundamental or lasting importance in its field, or a model of important research.
Special Note: The Steele Prize for Seminal Contribution to Research is awarded according to the following six-year rotation of subject areas:
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Algebra/Number Theory (2021)
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Applied Mathematics (2022)
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Geometry/Topology (2023)
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Discrete Mathematics/Logic (2024)
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Open (2025)
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Analysis/Probability (2026)
About this prize
These prizes were established in 1970 in honor of George David Birkhoff, William Fogg Osgood, and William Caspar Graustein, and are endowed under the terms of a bequest from Leroy P. Steele. From 1970 to 1976 one or more prizes were awarded each year for outstanding published mathematical research; most favorable consideration was given to papers distinguished for their exposition and covering broad areas of mathematics. In 1977 the Council of the AMS modified the terms under which the prizes are awarded. In 1993, the Council formalized the three categories of the prize by naming each of them: (1) The Leroy P. Steele Prize for Lifetime Achievement; (2) The Leroy P. Steele Prize for Mathematical Exposition; and (3) The Leroy P. Steele Prize for Seminal Contribution to Research.
Next prize
January 2026
Nomination period
February 1–March 31
Nomination procedure
Nominations for the Steele Prizes for Seminal Contribution to Research should include a letter of nomination, a complete bibliographic citation for the work being nominated, and a brief citation to be used in the event that the nomination is successful.
Information on how to nominate can be found here:
Levi L. Conant Prize
This prize was established in 2000 in honor of Levi L. Conant to recognize the best expository paper published in either the Notices of the AMS or the Bulletin of the AMS in the preceding five years.
About this prize
Levi L. Conant was a mathematician and educator who spent most of his career as a faculty member at Worcester Polytechnic Institute (WPI). He was head of the mathematics department from 1908 until his death and served as interim president of WPI from 1911 to 1913. Conant was noted as an outstanding teacher and an active scholar. He published a number of articles in scientific journals and wrote four textbooks. His will provided for funds to be donated to the AMS upon the death of his wife.
Prize winners are invited to present a public lecture at Worcester Polytechnic Institute as part of their Levi L. Conant Lecture Series, which was established in 2006.
Next prize
January 2026
Nomination period
February 1–May 31
Nomination procedure
Nominations with supporting information should be submitted online. Nominations should include a letter of nomination, a short description of the work that is the basis of the nomination a complete bibliographic citation for the article being nominated.
Information on how to nominate can be found here:
Mathematics Programs that Make a Difference
The Award for Mathematics Programs that Make a Difference was established in 2005 by the AMS’s Committee on the Profession to compile and publish a series of profiles of programs that:
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aim to bring more persons from underrepresented backgrounds into some portion of the pipeline beginning at the undergraduate level and leading to advanced degrees in mathematics and professional success, or retain them once in the pipeline;
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have achieved documentable success in doing so; and
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are potentially replicable models.
About this award
This award brings recognition to outstanding programs that have successfully addressed the issues of underrepresented groups in mathematics. Examples of such groups include racial and ethnic minorities, women, low-income students, and first-generation college students.
Preference is given to programs with significant participation by underrepresented minorities. Note that programs aimed at precollege students are eligible only if there is a significant component of the program benefiting individuals from underrepresented groups at or beyond the undergraduate level. Nomination of one’s own institution or program is permitted and encouraged.
Next award
January 2026
Nomination period
February 1–May 31
Nomination procedure
The letter of nomination should describe the specific program being nominated and the achievements that make the program an outstanding success. It should include clear and current evidence of that success. A strong nomination typically includes a description of the program’s activities and goals, a brief history of the program, evidence of its effectiveness, and statements from participants about its impact. The letter of nomination should not exceed two pages, with supporting documentation not to exceed three more pages. Up to three supporting letters may be included in addition to these five pages. Nomination of the writer’s own institution or program is permitted. Nonwinning nominations will automatically be reconsidered for the award for the next two years.
Information on how to nominate can be found here:
Joint Prizes & Awards
Frank and Brennie Morgan Prize for Outstanding Research in Mathematics by an Undergraduate Student (AMS-MAA-SIAM)
The Morgan Prize is awarded each year to an undergraduate student (or students for joint work) for outstanding research in mathematics. Any student who was enrolled as an undergraduate in December at a college or university in the United States or its possessions, Canada, or Mexico is eligible for the prize.
The prize recipient’s research need not be confined to a single paper; it may be contained in several papers. However, the paper (or papers) to be considered for the prize must be completed while the student is an undergraduate. Publication of research is not required.
About this prize
The prize was established in 1995. It is entirely endowed by a gift from Mrs. Frank (Brennie) Morgan. It is made jointly by the American Mathematical Society, the Mathematical Association of America, and the Society for Industrial and Applied Mathematics.
Next prize
January 2026
Nomination period
February 1–May 31
Nomination procedure
To nominate a student, submit a letter of nomination, a brief description of the work that is the basis of the nomination, and complete bibliographic citations (or copies of unpublished work). All submissions for the prize must include at least one letter of support from a person, usually a faculty member, familiar with the student’s research.
Information on how to nominate can be found here:
JPBM Communications Award
This award is given each year to reward and encourage communicators who, on a sustained basis, bring mathematical ideas and information to nonmathematical audiences.
About this award
This award was established by the Joint Policy Board for Mathematics (JPBM) in 1988. JPBM is a collaborative effort of the American Mathematical Society, the Mathematical Association of America, the Society for Industrial and Applied Mathematics, and the American Statistical Association.
Both mathematicians and nonmathematicians are eligible.
Next prize
January 2026
Nomination period
open
Nomination procedure
Nominations should be submitted on https://www.mathprograms.org/. Note: Nominations collected before September 15th in year N will be considered for an award in year N+2.
Information on how to nominate can be found here:
Mikhail Gordin Prize (AMS-EMS)
The joint AMS-EMS Mikhail Gordin Prize was established by Gordin’s family to honor the memory of Mikhail Gordin and the tradition of the mathematics of Eastern Europe. It is awarded to a mathematician working in probability or dynamical systems, with preference given to early career mathematicians from or professionally connected to an Eastern European country. The recipient is chosen by a committee appointed by the EMS with AMS representation on the committee. The Gordin Prize was first awarded by the European Mathematical Society in 2018 at the International Vilnius Conference on Probability Theory and Mathematical Statistics.
About this prize
The Mikhail Gordin Prize is awarded every four years. It consists of a cash prize of US $4,000 and funds of US $1,000 to cover travel costs to the awards ceremony.
Next prize
January 2026
Nomination period
February 1–May 31
Nomination procedure
Nominations for the Mikhail Gordin Prize should include a letter of nomination, a curriculum vitae of the nominee, and a short citation (up to 50 words) to be used in the event that the nomination is successful.
Programs
AMS-Simons Travel Grants
The AMS-Simons Travel Grant program acknowledges the importance of research interaction and collaboration in mathematics and aims to facilitate these activities for recent PhD recipients. AMS-Simons Travel Grants are administered by the AMS with support from the Simons Foundation. These grants provide support for committed researchers who have limited opportunities for travel and conferences and for collaborative work. For the 2025–2026 award cycle, each grant will provide an early-career mathematician with $2,500 per year for two years to be used for research-related travel. If the grantee’s institution administers the grant on behalf of the AMS, a small amount of funding will be available to the grantee’s department to help enhance the research environment and to the institution for administrative expenses. No additional institutional overhead or indirect costs will be covered with these award funds.
About this grant
Eligible applicants for the 2025–2026 application cycle are early-career mathematicians who are located in the United States who have completed the PhD (or its equivalent) within the last four years (between April 1, 2021, and June 30, 2025, inclusive).
The applicant’s research must be in a disciplinary research area supported by the Division of Mathematical Sciences at the National Science Foundation. Previous AMS-Simons Travel Grant recipients and early-career mathematicians who already receive substantial external funding for research and travel exceeding $2,500 per year (such as from the National Science Foundation) are not eligible to apply.
Recipients may use grant funds for research-related travel, such as travel to a conference, a university, or an institute, or to visit a collaborator. Funds may also be used for a collaborator to visit the grantee to engage in research activities. Only eligible travel expenses will be reimbursed. Detailed guidelines will be provided to the grantee.
Application period
Applications will be collected via https://www.mathprograms.org/ February 15, 2025–March 31, 2025 (11:59 p.m. EDT). Find more application information at https://www.ams.org/AMS-SimonsTG. For questions, contact the Programs Department at ams-simons@ams.org.
AMS-Simons Research Enhancement Grants for Primarily Undergraduate Institution (PUI) Faculty
With generous funding from the Simons Foundation; the AMS; and Eve, Kirsten, Lenore, and Ada of the Menger family, the AMS-Simons Research Enhancement Grants for Primarily Undergraduate Institution (PUI) Faculty program was established in 2023 to foster and support research collaboration by mathematicians employed full-time at colleges and universities that do not award doctoral degrees in mathematics. Each year for three years, grantees will receive $3,000 to support research-related activities. Administration of the award by the grantee’s institution is required; annual discretionary funds for a grantee’s department and administrative funds for a grantee’s institution will be available at the end of each grant year. No additional institutional overhead or indirect costs will be covered with these award funds.
About this grant
Mathematicians with an active research program employed full-time in tenured or tenure-track positions at PUIs in the United States are eligible to apply. For the purpose of this program, PUI institutions are those that do not confer doctoral degrees in mathematics. Additionally, to be eligible, applicants must have earned a PhD degree at least five years before the start of the grant. For the 2025 application cycle, applicants must have earned a PhD degree prior to August 1, 2020.
The applicant’s research must be in a disciplinary research area supported by the Division of Mathematical Sciences of the National Science Foundation. Faculty with appointments solely in statistics departments are not eligible. The grantees may not concurrently hold external research funding exceeding $3,000 per year and may not be in residence at a National Science Foundation institute.
Activities that will further the grantee’s research program are allowed. These expenses include but are not limited to conference participation, institute visits, collaboration travel (grantee or collaborator), computer equipment or software, family-care expenses, hiring a teaching assistant, publication expenses, stationery, supplies, books, and membership fees to professional organizations. During the three-year funding period, the grantee may spend up to $2,500 on electronic devices to support their research activities.
Application period
Applications will be collected via https://www.mathprograms.org/ January 9, 2025–March 17, 2025 (11:59 p.m. ET). Find more application information at https://www.ams.org/AMS-Simons-PUI-Research. For questions, contact the Programs Department at ams-simons-pui@ams.org.
Fellows of the American Mathematical Society
The Fellows of the American Mathematical Society program recognizes members who have made outstanding contributions to the creation, exposition, advancement, communication, and utilization of mathematics.
AMS members may be nominated for this honor during the nomination period which occurs in February and March each year. Selection of new Fellows (from among those nominated) is managed by the AMS Fellows Selection Committee, comprised of 12 members of the AMS who are also Fellows. Those selected are subsequently invited to become Fellows and the new class of Fellows is publicly announced each year on November 1.
Learn more about the qualifications and process for nomination at https://www.ams.org/profession/ams-fellows.