Clay Research Fellowships 2027 — Nominations
Mathematics research fellowship from Clay Mathematics Institute
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About
Clay Research Fellowships support exceptional recent PhD mathematicians, including candidates completing their theses. Fellowships normally run until five years after the doctorate and provide salary and research expenses. They may be held internationally subject to employment and immigration constraints. The institute is seeking nominations for 2027; materials should arrive by 15 October 2026 for full consideration. This is a nomination process, rather than an open self-application.
Eligibility
Career stage: PhD · Postdoc
Nomination required
Covers: Salary and research expenses for exceptional early-career mathematicians.
Reviewed Sep 24, 2026. Check the funder’s full conditions before applying.
Nominees must demonstrate outstanding research and the potential to lead in mathematics. Nominations require a letter, two further reference contacts, a CV and publication list.
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