AIM Research Communities
AIM Research Communities support mathematical sciences researchers through virtual research groups, guided collaborative learning, and networks that advance ongoing research and develop research areas.
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Funder: American Institute of Mathematics
Due Dates: November 1, 2026 (Full consideration)
Funding Amounts: Virtual collaboration support; learning communities typically last one semester to one year, other ARCs often continue for years
Summary: AIM Research Communities support ongoing mathematical sciences research through virtual research groups, collaborative learning, and research networks.
Key Information: Communities must involve at least 40 people and have two to four organizers.
Description
The American Institute of Mathematics (AIM) hosts AIM Research Communities (ARCs): virtual collaborative efforts organized around particular research areas in the mathematical sciences. Their purpose is to support participants’ ongoing research activities. Communities are expected to grow over time and can sustain collaboration for years.
The program offers three models. Research Group ARCs emphasize producing research results and disseminating them through publications, resembling AIM workshops extended over time at lower intensity and held entirely online. Research Learning Community ARCs offer guided collaborative learning for graduate students and other junior researchers through mini-courses, tutorials, and reading groups. Research Network ARCs develop a research area by connecting experts with different scientific backgrounds, bridging gaps, and strengthening collaboration.
