The AWM Dissertation Prizes honor up to three outstanding PhD dissertations in mathematics by women each year, recognizing innovative and impactful research.
Funder: Association for Women in Mathematics
Due Dates: September 15, 2026
Funding Amounts: Up to three prizes annually; each recipient receives $500 and recognition at the Joint Mathematics Meetings.
Summary: Recognizes up to three exceptional PhD dissertations in mathematics by women each year.
The AWM Dissertation Prizes, established by the Association for Women in Mathematics (AWM), honor up to three outstanding PhD dissertations annually by women mathematical scientists. The award recognizes groundbreaking research as demonstrated in the dissertation, with a focus on its quality and impact within the mathematical sciences. Recipients are selected by an award committee and are featured at the Joint Mathematics Meetings and in the AWM Newsletter.