[American Mathematical Society](https://www.ams.org)

September 30, 2026: Full application deadline (applications accepted on MathPrograms for the 2027–2028 fellowship; deadline 11:59 p.m. EDT)

One award of $75,000 for the 2027–2028 academic year; funds paid to recipient's institution for research-related expenses.

Supports outstanding mathematicians at pivotal career stages to advance their research and foster innovation in mathematics.

--- ## Description The Centennial Fellowship, offered by the American Mathematical Society (AMS), provides substantial support to exceptional mathematicians, enabling them to devote significant time to furthering their mathematical research. The fellowship is intended to foster innovation and progress in the field by supporting researchers at a pivotal point in their careers. The program is highly competitive and emphasizes research excellence, aiming to make a meaningful difference in the recipient's career trajectory. --- ## Due Dates - September 30, 2026: Full application deadline (for the 2027–2028 fellowship; applications accepted on MathPrograms; deadline 11:59 p.m. EDT) --- ## Funding Amount - One fellowship awarded annually for $75,000 for the 2027–2028 academic year. - Funds are paid to the recipient's institution to be used for course release, research-related travel, and other research expenses. - No indirect costs, fringe benefits, or overhead may be charged by the institution. - AMS membership is also provided for the duration of the fellowship. --- ## Eligibility - Candidates must have received their doctoral degree between September 1, 2014 and September 1, 2023 (i.e., at least three years and no more than twelve years before the award). - Applicants must hold a tenured, tenure-track, postdoctoral, or comparable position at a U.S. institution. - Preference is given to those who have not had extensive fellowship support previously. - The fellowship cannot be held concurrently with another major research award (e.g., Sloan, NSF postdoctoral, or CAREER). - Under normal circumstances, the fellowship cannot be deferred. - The selection committee may grant exceptions to the eligibility window for career interruptions (e.g., family or health). - All areas of mathematics, including interdisciplinary work, are eligible. --- ## Application Process Applications must be submitted via [MathPrograms](https://www.mathprograms.org/) between July 15 and September 30, 2026. Required materials include: - Research statement (max 3 pages) describing past and planned research, accessible to non-specialists. - Detailed research plan for the fellowship period (max 1 page). - List of up to 10 key professional accomplishments (max 1 page). - List of all positions and fellowships since PhD (do not attach a CV). - NSF-style summary of current and pending support (see [SciENcv](https://ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/sciencv)). - NSF-style biographical sketch (see [NSF guidelines](https://www.nsf.gov/bfa/dias/policy/biosketch.jsp)). - Three reference writers (contacted via email through MathPrograms). - Institutional verification from an administrator (such as the Office of Sponsored Programs). --- ## Additional Information - The AMS Centennial Fellowship is highly competitive and is awarded based on research excellence and the potential impact of the fellowship on the applicant’s career. - The selection committee will consider both the quality of research and the proposed research plan. - Previous winners and further details can be found on the [AMS Centennial Fellowship page](https://www.ams.org/grants-awards/ams-fellowships/centennial-fellow/emp-centflyer). --- ## External Links - [AMS Centennial Fellowship Program Page](https://www.ams.org/grants-awards/ams-fellowships/centennial-fellow/emp-centflyer) - [MathPrograms Application Portal](https://www.mathprograms.org/) - [Previous Winners](https://www.ams.org/prizes-awards/pabrowse.cgi?parent_id=11) - [AMS Grants & Awards Overview](https://www.ams.org/grants-awards/grants-awards) - [SciENcv for NSF Documents](https://ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/sciencv) - [NSF Biographical Sketch Guidelines](https://www.nsf.gov/bfa/dias/policy/biosketch.jsp) --- ## Contact Information | Department/Contact | Link/Email | |------------------------------------------------|---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------| | AMS Education, Grants, and Awards (Centennial) | [Online contact form](https://www.ams.org/cgi-bin/fmail/fmail.cgi?emailto=52616e646f6d495639e68cafd4fa16388f1bb7f596118021c9b5bb4fccf749ffc9bd573d02f1dd46&name=AMS%20Education,%20Grants,%20and%20Awards%20Department&subject=AMS%20Fellowships%20Inquiry) | | General AMS Grants & Awards | [General contact form](https://www.ams.org/cgi-bin/fmail/fmail.cgi?emailto=52616e646f6d495623e90218c1733c055c27519efd413fb4653cbdaeb98982a621e35a4408027406&name=AMS%20Education,%20Grants,%20and%20Awards%20General%20Inquiries) | | AMS General Contact | [Contact page](https://www.ams.org/about-us/contact/reach) | | Email | ams@ams.org | | Phone | +1 401-455-4000 |

Centennial Fellowship

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