Claytor-Gilmer Fellowship – Mid-Career Mathematicians Promoting Black Mathematicians
The Claytor-Gilmer Fellowship supports mid-career mathematicians with flexible research funding to advance mathematical excellence and the participation, retention, and success of Black mathematicians.
This grant was recently updated
The application window shifted from July 15–October 5, 2026 to July 15–October 5, 2027. The fellowship is now for the 2028–2029 academic year rather than 2027–2028.
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 during the fellowship
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 in 2021 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, the one-year fellowship connects research achievement with a commitment to broadening participation and fostering a more inclusive mathematical community.
The program particularly seeks mid-career scholars whose achievements demonstrate potential for further contributions to mathematics and to the success of Black mathematicians. It recognizes informal and underrecognized contributions, including mentoring and acting as a role model. Flexible research support can cover release time, participation in research programs, travel, childcare, or other uses that effectively enable the recipient’s research.
