AWM Dissertation Prizes
The AWM Dissertation Prize honors up to three exceptional PhD dissertations by female mathematical scientists, recognizing research quality, originality, and impact in mathematics.
Funder: Association for Women in Mathematics
Due Dates: September 15, 2026 (Nomination deadline; Nomination Period: August 1 – September 15)
Funding Amounts: Up to three prizes awarded annually; each recipient receives $500 and recognition at the Joint Mathematics Meetings.
Summary: Annual prize recognizing up to three outstanding PhD dissertations by female mathematical scientists, focusing on research excellence and impact.
Key Information: Nominees must have defended their dissertation within the past two years and be a US citizen or have graduated from a US university.
Description
The annual prizes offered by the Association for Women in Mathematics (AWM) recognize up to three outstanding PhD dissertations by female mathematical scientists. Established in 2016, these awards honor exceptional mathematical research demonstrated in dissertations defended within the two years prior to the nomination deadline. The primary criterion is the quality and impact of the dissertation itself, including originality and influence on the field. Awardees are celebrated at the Joint Mathematics Meetings and featured in the AWM Newsletter.
