AMS-Simons Research Enhancement for PUI
Forecasted
AMS-Simons Research Enhancement for PUI supports mathematicians at U.S. primarily undergraduate institutions, funding research and collaboration to advance their work and raise its visibility.
Funder: American Mathematical Society
Due Dates (Anticipated): March 2027 (Application deadline)
Funding Amounts: Up to $3,000 annually for three years, plus institutional support
Summary: Supports research enhancement and collaboration for mathematicians at U.S. primarily undergraduate institutions.
Key Information: Awardees cannot concurrently hold external research funding exceeding $3,000 per year.
Description
The AMS-Simons Research Enhancement for PUI program supports mathematicians with active research programs at U.S. primarily undergraduate institutions—defined here as colleges and universities that do not confer doctoral degrees in mathematics. Established in 2023 with Simons Foundation funding, the program is administered by the American Mathematical Society to address disparities in research funding opportunities and increase the visibility of research at PUIs.
Awards support activities that advance recipients’ research programs and development as mathematicians, including continued work and new projects. Research enhancement and collaboration are central goals, with attention to work that adds new knowledge and impacts the profession. Applications may explain how teaching loads, institutional duties, or career interruptions affect research productivity. Undergraduate student and collaborator participation can contribute to institutional impact, but student involvement is not required.
