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

April 14, 2025 | March 31, 2026

Typically $2,500–$5,000 per awardee; $10,000 total awarded annually; funds primarily for travel and subsistence.

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

--- ## Description The AMS China Exchange Program provides travel grants to facilitate collaborative research visits between mathematical scientists in the U.S. or Canada and their counterparts in China. The program is designed to strengthen international research partnerships and promote academic exchange in mathematics. Funding supports visits in both directions: from the U.S./Canada to China and from China to the U.S./Canada, with an emphasis on research activities and building long-term research connections. --- ## Due Dates - April 14, 2025: Full application deadline (11:59 p.m. EDT) for the 2025–2026 cycle (applications open November 27, 2024) - March 31, 2026: Full application deadline (11:59 p.m. EDT) for the 2026–2027 cycle (applications open November 27, 2025) --- ## Funding Amount - Total annual funding: $10,000 - Typical individual award: $2,500–$5,000 (usually 2–3 awardees per cycle) - For U.S./Canadian institutions: $1,000 of the award is set aside for the Chinese home institution of the visitor (in lieu of honorarium) - For Chinese institutions: $250 is set aside for a special award to an outstanding undergraduate student - Funds must be used primarily for travel and subsistence; not for conference attendance alone or for institutional overhead - Virtual collaborations are considered --- ## Eligibility - **For U.S. or Canadian institutions:** - Applications may be submitted by the collaborating individual(s) or by the department chair/head. - If not submitted by the chair/head, a letter of endorsement from the chair/head is required (confirming awareness and budget approval). - **For Chinese institutions:** - Applications must be submitted by the department chair/head hosting the U.S. or Canadian visitor(s). - Applicants must be mathematical scientists planning collaborative research visits. - Preference is given: - For U.S./Canadian travelers: eminent mathematicians whose visit benefits the Chinese mathematical community. - For Chinese travelers: early-career scientists. --- ## Application Process - Applications are accepted only via [MathPrograms.org](https://www.mathprograms.org/db/programs/1697) during the designated application window. - Application must be in English and include: - Name and mailing address of the sponsoring department - Name and email of department chair/head - For each visitor: name, contact info, current institution, position, research area, list of potential collaborators, proposed visit dates and duration, budget, and research statement - Curriculum vitae for each visitor - (If applicable) Letter from department chair/head for U.S./Canadian applicants - Departments are responsible for reimbursing visitor expenses; AMS pays departments, not individuals. - Award decisions are typically announced in May following the deadline. --- ## Additional Information - Funds cannot be used for institutional overhead or indirect costs. - Visits may be combined with conference attendance, but conference attendance alone is not supported. - Host institutions are expected to provide additional support to ensure a suitable visit length. - For Chinese institutions, part of the award may be used for purchasing publications. --- ## External Links - [AMS China Exchange Program details](https://www.ams.org/grants-awards/travel-grants/china-exchange/china-exchange) - [Application portal (MathPrograms.org)](https://www.mathprograms.org/db/programs/1697) - [AMS travel grants overview](https://www.ams.org/grants-awards/travel-grants) - [AMS Programs Staff contact form](https://www.ams.org/cgi-bin/fmail/fmail.cgi?emailto=52616e646f6d49563ef8e95d4e0dfcf17e9965d495878302432b49a0cc56f35b&name=AMS%20Programs%20Staff&subject=Question%20about%20China%20Exchange%20Program) --- ## Contact Information | Contact | Email | Phone | Web Contact | |------------------------|-----------------------------|-----------------|--------------------------------------------------------------| | AMS Programs Staff | chinaexchange@ams.org | +1 401-455-4000 | [Contact Form](https://www.ams.org/about-us/contact/reach) | | Mailing Address | 201 Allen Drive, Providence, RI 02904, USA | | |

AMS China Exchange Program

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