Claytor-Gilmer Fellowship – Mid-Career Mathematicians Promoting Black Mathematicians
Claytor-Gilmer Fellowship supports mid-career mathematicians with flexible research support to advance mathematical excellence and the participation, retention, and success of Black mathematicians.
Funder: American Mathematical Society
Due Dates: July 15, 2027 (Applications open) | October 5, 2027 (Application deadline)
Funding Amounts: One $75,000 award for a one-year fellowship, plus AMS membership
Summary: Supports mathematical research and contributions to the participation, retention, and success of Black mathematicians.
Key Information: Applicants must hold a tenured, tenure-track, postdoctoral, or comparable position at a U.S. institution.
Description
The American Mathematical Society (AMS) established the Claytor-Gilmer Fellowship to further excellence in mathematics research and advance the participation and success of Black mathematicians in the research community. Named for Dr. William S. Claytor and Dr. Gloria Ford Gilmer, this one-year research fellowship encourages mathematicians committed to broadening participation and fostering a more inclusive mathematical community.
The fellowship is intended primarily for a mid-career scholar whose achievements demonstrate significant potential for further contributions to mathematics and to the success of Black mathematicians. It provides flexibility to pursue research through release time, participation in research programs, travel support, childcare, or other uses that effectively enable the recipient’s research. AMS also values informal and underrecognized contributions, including mentoring and acting as a role model.
