The AMS Centennial Fellowship
The AMS Centennial Fellowship provides $75,000 and a year of protected research time to support outstanding mathematicians in advancing innovative research across all areas of mathematics.
Funder: American Mathematical Society
Due Dates: July 15, 2025 (application opens for 2026–2027) | October 6, 2025 (deadline for 2026–2027) | July 15, 2026 (application opens for 2027–2028) | September 30, 2026 (deadline for 2027–2028)
Funding Amounts: $75,000 for one year; paid to institution for research expenses, course release, and travel; no indirect costs allowed
Summary: Annual fellowship supporting an outstanding mathematician’s research career through substantial funding and protected research time.
Key Information: Applicants must have received their PhD between September 1, 2014 and September 1, 2023 and hold a qualifying U.S. academic position.
Description
The AMS Centennial Fellowship is an annual award designed to support the research career of an exceptional mathematician. The fellowship provides $75,000 for one academic year, with funds directed to the recipient’s institution for research-related activities, including course release, travel, and other direct research expenses. The goal is to provide the recipient with significant resources and time free from teaching or administrative duties, thereby enabling substantial progress in their research. The program is open to mathematicians in all areas, including interdisciplinary work, and aims to foster innovation and excellence in the mathematical sciences.
