AWM Microsoft Research Prize in Algebra and Number Theory
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AWM Microsoft Research Prize in Algebra and Number Theory supports women early in their careers by honoring exceptional research in algebra and related fields to advance their careers.
Funder: Association for Women in Mathematics
Due Dates (Anticipated): May 2027 (Nomination deadline)
Funding Amounts: $1,000 prize, certificate, and AWM Newsletter feature
Summary: Recognizes exceptional research by women early in their careers in algebra, number theory, and related fields.
Key Information: Nominees must be based at US institutions and within 10 years of their Ph.D. or not yet tenured.
Description
The Association for Women in Mathematics (AWM) awards this prize every other year to recognize exceptional research by women early in their careers and advance recipients’ careers. Established by AWM’s Executive Committee in 2012 and first presented in 2014, the award is supported by a contribution from Microsoft Research.
The prize recognizes outstanding contributions rather than funding a prescribed research project. Algebra is interpreted broadly, encompassing number theory, cryptography, combinatorics, other applications, and traditional areas of algebra. Through presentation at the Joint Prize Session of the Joint Mathematics Meetings and a feature in the AWM Newsletter, the award brings recipients’ work to the attention of the mathematical community.
