The AMS Centennial Fellowship
The AMS Centennial Fellowship supports early to mid-career mathematicians with funding to advance impactful research in any area of mathematics.
Funder: American Mathematical Society
Due Dates: July 15, 2026 (Application opens) | September 30, 2026 (Full application deadline)
Funding Amounts: $75,000 for the 2027–2028 academic year, paid to recipient’s institution; no indirect/overhead allowed.
Summary: Supports outstanding mathematicians at a pivotal career stage with funding for research, travel, and professional development.
Key Information: Fellowship cannot be held concurrently with major research awards (e.g., Sloan, NSF postdoc, CAREER).
Description
The AMS Centennial Fellowship is an annual award designed to recognize and support an outstanding mathematician in the early to mid stages of their research career. The fellowship provides significant financial support to further the recipient’s research, allowing for course release, research-related travel, and other expenses directly related to advancing mathematical research. The primary selection criterion is research excellence, with the committee considering both the quality and impact of the applicant’s work and a detailed research plan contextualized by a research statement. The award aims to make a transformative difference in the recipient’s professional trajectory. All areas of mathematics, including interdisciplinary research, are eligible.
