The AMS Centennial Fellowship
The AMS Centennial Fellowship supports outstanding mathematicians with a year of funding to advance impactful mathematical research across all areas.
Funder: American Mathematical Society
Due Dates: September 30, 2026: Full application deadline for the 2027–2028 AMS Centennial Fellowship
Funding Amounts: $75,000 for one academic year; paid to recipient’s institution; no indirect costs allowed.
Summary: Annual fellowship supporting an outstanding mathematician’s research career, including AMS membership and research-related expenses.
Key Information: Applications accepted July 15–September 30, 2026 on MathPrograms; strict eligibility criteria apply.
Description
The AMS Centennial Fellowship is an annual award presented by the American Mathematical Society to an outstanding mathematician, aiming to further their research career. The fellowship provides $75,000 for one academic year, paid directly to the recipient’s institution to support course release, research-related travel, and research expenses. AMS membership is included for the duration of the fellowship. The program seeks to recognize excellence in mathematical research and to facilitate impactful advances in the field.
