AWM Joan & Joseph Birman Research Prizes in Topology and Geometry
The AWM Birman Research Prize honors early-career women for outstanding research in topology, geometry, and related mathematical fields.
Funder: Association for Women in Mathematics
Due Dates (Anticipated): April 2028 (nomination period opens) | May 2028 (nomination deadline)
Funding Amounts: Recognition prize (biennial); includes a monetary award and formal recognition at the Joint Mathematics Meetings.
Summary: Honors outstanding early-career women for exceptional research in topology, geometry, and related fields.
Description
The AWM Joan & Joseph Birman Research Prize in Topology and Geometry is a biennial award established by the Association for Women in Mathematics to recognize exceptional research contributions by women in topology, geometry, geometric group theory, and related areas. The prize aims to advance the careers of early-career women mathematicians and increase their visibility within the mathematical sciences community. Supported by the generosity of Joan and Joseph Birman, the award celebrates both research excellence and the potential for future impact in the field.
