Mathematics grants

Career stage: Not specified

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The application must be submitted by a member of a proposed two-to-four-person organizing committee. Applicants inside or outside the United States are eligible, and institutional involvement or approval is not required. Proposed series must address mathematics, theoretical physics, or theoretical computer science.

Career stage: Not specified

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Covers: Up to CAD 50,000 for one year, including participant travel, invited speakers and organizational costs.

Main applicant must belong to the PIMS network; activities must benefit member universities. External participants may join, but funds cannot transfer directly to non-member institutions.

Career stage: PhD · Postdoc

Nomination required

Covers: Salary and research expenses for exceptional early-career mathematicians.

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.

Career stage: Master’s · PhD

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Covers: Partial travel and accommodation reimbursement; registration fees are excluded. No fixed award amount is stated.

CMS student membership required; preference goes to Canadian students. A supervisor or departmental graduate advisor must complete the funding application. Non-members are not considered.

Career stage: Not specified

The proposed director submits a letter of intent for a collaboration addressing a fundamental mathematical or theoretical question and involving outstanding researchers across career stages. Full proposals are by invitation following LOI review.

Career stage: Postdoc · Early independent researcher

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Covers: Salary and project costs, or project costs alone, for up to four years.

PhD normally within four years, or the specified medical qualification/clinical pathway; at least 12 months of postdoctoral or post-medical research. Applicants must have Swiss nationality, a qualifying Swiss degree, or at least 12 months of qualifying post-degree research/clinical work in Switzerland. Full regulations and extension rules apply.

Career stage: PhD · Postdoc

Apply to an advertised position

Covers: Tax-free stipend of BRL 9,000 and annual academic-travel support of BRL 12,000, as advertised.

Mathematics or related PhD within ten years, or defence expected by August 2027. Former IMPA students must have defended more than three years before applications opened. Submit a research plan, publication list, CV and at least three referees.

Career stage: PhD · Postdoc

Nomination required

Covers: Two years; PIMS contribution normally CAD 30,000 per year with sponsor matching for a minimum CAD 60,000 annual stipend. Major concurrent fellowships may prevent receiving both stipends.

PhD or equivalent completed or expected by December 31, 2027. Normally awarded after December 31, 2023; older degrees require justification. Nomination by a PIMS member-university faculty member or department is required.

Career stage: Not specified

Institution applies

Covers: Project funding under standard or continuing grants; budgets and durations vary. Justified proposals may request up to five years.

Eligible organizations are accredited US two- and four-year higher education institutions applying for faculty, US nonprofit research or educational organizations, and federally recognized Tribal Nations. The solicitation adds no PI eligibility limit.