Apply for Membership
The Simons Laufer Mathematical Sciences Institute's Apply for Membership program offers semester-long research opportunities for mathematicians to collaborate and advance their work in an interdisciplinary setting.
Funder: Simons Laufer Mathematical Sciences Institute
Due Dates: October 1, 2026 (Research Professors) | November 1, 2026 (Research Members, Postdoctoral Fellows)
Funding Amounts: Research Professors: up to $5,700/month; Research Members: $4,500/month per diem; Postdoctoral Fellows: $7,400/month for 5 months plus travel and benefits
Summary: Semester-long collaborative research opportunities for mathematicians in a supportive, interdisciplinary, and family-friendly environment.
Description
The Simons Laufer Mathematical Sciences Institute (SLMath) invites applications from mathematicians and mathematical scientists for participation in its Fall 2027 semester-long collaborative research programs. Through the Apply for Membership initiative, SLMath offers three main membership tracks—Research Professors, Research Members, and Postdoctoral Fellows—each designed to foster research, mentoring, and interdisciplinary collaboration in mathematics, statistics, computer science, and related fields. The Institute emphasizes inclusivity and provides support for researchers with families, making it possible for a diverse community of scholars to fully engage in its programs.
