AMS-Simons Research Enhancement Grants for PUI Faculty
This grant supports U.S. mathematicians at undergraduate-focused institutions by funding research activities, collaboration, and professional development to strengthen mathematical research at non-doctoral institutions.
Funder: American Mathematical Society
Due Dates (Anticipated): February 2027: Full application deadline (projected) | February 2027: Institutional verification deadline (projected)
Funding Amounts: Up to $3,000 per year for 3 years; additional $600/year to institution for administration (total up to $9,000 for research + $1,800 to institution).
Summary: Supports U.S.-based mathematicians at primarily undergraduate institutions in advancing their research through funding for a wide range of scholarly activities.
Key Information: Forecasted dates—verify on program page; no more than two awards per institution per cycle.
Description
The AMS-Simons Research Enhancement Grants for PUI Faculty provide multi-year support to mathematicians employed full-time in tenured or tenure-track positions at primarily undergraduate institutions (PUIs) in the United States. The grant is designed to enhance research activities by supporting a broad range of allowable expenses, including conference participation, travel for collaboration, equipment and software, family-care costs, hiring student assistants, publication expenses, and professional memberships. The program aims to strengthen research programs, foster collaborations, and support professional development for faculty at institutions that do not confer doctoral degrees in mathematics. Priority is given to applicants intending to participate in the International Congress of Mathematicians (ICM) when applicable.
