AWM Joan & Joseph Birman Research Prizes in Topology and Geometry
The AWM Joan & Joseph Birman Research Prizes honor outstanding early-career women for significant research in topology, geometry, and related mathematical fields.
Funder: Association for Women in Mathematics
Due Dates (Anticipated): May 2028 (Nomination deadline for Birman Prize)
Funding Amounts: Biennial award; includes a monetary prize (amount not publicly specified); one recipient per cycle.
Summary: Recognizes and advances the research careers of outstanding early-career women in topology, geometry, and related fields.
Key Information: For women within 10 years of PhD or not yet tenured at a US institution at the nomination deadline.
Description
The AWM Joan & Joseph Birman Research Prizes in Topology and Geometry, established in 2013 by the Association for Women in Mathematics, recognize exceptional research contributions by early-career women in topology, geometry, geometric group theory, and related areas. Awarded every other year, the prize highlights the achievements of women mathematicians and aims to promote their visibility and advancement within the mathematical sciences. The prize honors the legacy of Joan Birman, a pioneer in low-dimensional topology, and Joseph Birman, a theoretical physicist, whose support makes this recognition possible.
