[American Mathematical Society](https://www.ams.org)

March 31, 2026 (Full application deadline)

$10,000 total annually; typical award $2,500–$5,000 per recipient; 2–3 awards per year

Supports travel and subsistence for mathematical scientists to foster collaborative research between the U.S./Canada and China.

--- ## Description The AMS China Exchange Program, supported by the Ky and Yu-Fen Fan Fund, provides travel grants for mathematical scientists to promote collaborative research between institutions in the U.S. or Canada and China. The program funds visits of U.S. or Canadian mathematicians to Chinese colleagues, as well as visits of Chinese mathematicians—often early career researchers—to work with colleagues in the U.S. or Canada. The grant covers travel and subsistence costs, aiming to strengthen international collaboration and the mathematical sciences community across these regions. --- ## Due Dates - March 31, 2026: Full application deadline (applications accepted through MathPrograms.org; deadline 11:59 p.m. EDT) Awards are typically announced in late May 2026. --- ## Funding Amount - Total annual funding: $10,000. - Typical award: $2,500–$5,000 per recipient, with 2–3 awards given each year. - For U.S./Canadian institutions receiving funding, $1,000 is set aside for the Chinese home institution of the visitor (in lieu of honorarium). - For Chinese institutions hosting U.S./Canadian visitors, $250 is set aside for an outstanding undergraduate student. - Funds must be used primarily for travel and subsistence related to research visits; no institutional overhead or indirect costs are allowed. - A portion (up to $1,000) may be used by Chinese host institutions for the purchase of publications. --- ## Eligibility - Open to mathematical scientists at institutions in the U.S., Canada, or China. - For applications from U.S. or Canadian institutions: - Applicant must be either the collaborating individual or the department chair/head. - If not the chair/head, a letter from the chair/head approving the visit and budget is required. - For applications from Chinese institutions: - Must be completed by the chair or head of the sponsoring department hosting the U.S./Canadian visitors. - Preference: - U.S./Canadian travelers: preference for eminent mathematicians who will positively impact the Chinese research community. - Chinese travelers: preference for early career researchers. --- ## Application Process - Applications are accepted only through [MathPrograms.org](https://www.mathprograms.org/db/programs/1824). - All materials must be in English. - Required application components: - Name and mailing address of the sponsoring department. - Name and email of the head or chair of the sponsoring department. - For each potential visitor: name, email, mailing address, current institution, position, research area. - List of faculty at the host institution for collaboration. - Approximate dates and length of visit(s). - Budget specification and requested funds. - Statement of research to be conducted. - Curriculum vitae for each visitor. - (If applicable) Letter from chair/head approving the visit and budget. - Departments are responsible for paying or reimbursing the visitor's expenses (AMS does not pay visitors directly). - Brief reports required after the visit. --- ## Additional Information - Funds may not be used specifically for conference attendance, but trips can sometimes be combined with conferences. - Virtual collaborations will be considered. - Host institutions are expected to provide additional support to ensure a suitable length of stay. - No institutional overhead or indirect costs are covered. --- ## External Links - [AMS China Exchange Program details](https://www.ams.org/grants-awards/travel-grants/china-exchange/china-exchange) - [MathPrograms.org application portal](https://www.mathprograms.org/db/programs/1824) - [AMS general travel grants](https://www.ams.org/grants-awards/travel-grants) --- ## Contact Information | Contact | Details | |--------------------------|------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------| | AMS Programs Staff | [Contact form](https://www.ams.org/cgi-bin/fmail/fmail.cgi?emailto=52616e646f4956c675cfe3723d9a6f168ccfafa1efcc5ad1e81c53b66ab9d9&name=AMS%20Programs%20Staff&subject=Question%20about%20China%20Exchange%20Program) | | Email | [chinaexchange@ams.org](mailto:chinaexchange@ams.org) | | Phone | +1 401-455-4000 | | Address | American Mathematical Society, Programs Department, 201 Charles Street, Providence, RI 02904, USA | ---

AMS China Exchange Program

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