AIM Research Communities
AIM Research Communities support mathematics researchers, graduate students, and junior researchers through virtual research groups and collaborative learning to sustain research and strengthen networks.
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Funder: American Institute of Mathematics
Due Dates: November 1, 2026 (Full consideration)
Funding Amounts: Support for ongoing virtual mathematics research communities
Summary: AIM Research Communities support large, virtual collaborations that sustain mathematics research, research learning, and networks across related fields.
Key Information: Communities must involve at least 40 participants and have 2–4 organizers.
Description
AIM Research Communities (ARCs), run by the American Institute of Mathematics, are larger collaborative efforts organized around a particular area of mathematics research and focused on virtual activities. They support participants’ ongoing research, especially when nearby collaborators are unavailable or travel is not possible. Communities meet regularly and can emphasize research group formation, functioning like an online AIM workshop over a longer timescale.
ARCs also support graduate students and junior researchers through collaborative learning activities such as mini-courses, tutorials, and reading groups. Other communities develop research networks that connect experts with different backgrounds and related interests, helping bridge gaps and strengthen collaboration. Activities may include reading seminars, colloquia, and small research groups. Many communities have long lifetimes and grow over time.
