The AMS Centennial Fellowship
The AMS Centennial Fellowship supports an exceptional mathematician with $75,000 for one year to advance their research and professional development in mathematics.
Funder: American Mathematical Society
Due Dates: July 15, 2026 (Application opens) | September 30, 2026 (Full application deadline)
Funding Amounts: $75,000 for one year (2027–2028); paid to recipient’s institution; no indirect costs allowed.
Summary: Annual fellowship supporting an outstanding mathematician’s research career and professional development.
Key Information: Applications accepted via MathPrograms; strict eligibility by PhD date and U.S. institutional affiliation.
Description
The AMS Centennial Fellowship is awarded annually by the American Mathematical Society to an exceptional mathematician in order to advance their research career. The fellowship provides $75,000 for the 2027–2028 academic year, paid directly to the recipient’s institution, and includes AMS membership for the fellowship year. Funds are intended for course release, research-related travel, and expenses. The fellowship is designed to make a meaningful impact on the recipient’s research trajectory by enabling dedicated time and resources for scholarly work.
