AWM Microsoft Research Prize in Algebra and Number Theory
The AWM Microsoft Research Prize honors early-career women for outstanding research in algebra, number theory, cryptography, combinatorics, and related fields.
Funder: Association for Women in Mathematics
Due Dates (Anticipated): April 2027: Nomination period opens (projected) | May 2027: Nomination deadline (projected)
Funding Amounts: $1,000 prize, certificate, and newsletter feature; awarded biennially.
Summary: Biennial award recognizing outstanding research contributions by women in algebra and number theory, broadly interpreted, early in their careers.
Key Information: Nominations open to all; self-nominations allowed with an additional letter of support.
Description
The biennial prize, sponsored by the Association for Women in Mathematics (AWM) with support from Microsoft Research, honors women for exceptional research in algebra and number theory, broadly interpreted to include areas such as cryptography, combinatorics, and related applications. The award aims to advance the careers of recipients and highlight their contributions to the mathematical community. The prize consists of a $1,000 honorarium, a certificate, and a feature in the AWM Newsletter, and is presented at the Joint Mathematics Meetings in January of even years.
