Topic: 15 October 2026

The inaugural award recognises influential mathematical contributions to materials science during the six years preceding the award. Nominations close on 15 October 2026. The recipient gives a plenary lecture at the 2027 SIAM materials-science conference.

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.