Chern Fellowship
The Chern Fellowship supports experienced mathematicians and theoretical computer scientists with a 2–11 month research residency at IAS, enabling full-time research in any area of mathematics or theoretical computer science.
Funder: Institute for Advanced Study
Due Dates: December 1, 2026: Application and all supporting materials (including reference letters) deadline
Funding Amounts: Single fellowship; grant is slightly higher than a von Neumann Fellow; includes on-campus housing and resources for 2–11 months
Summary: Highly selective research fellowship for experienced mathematicians and theoretical computer scientists to support focused research residencies at IAS.
Key Information: Only one Chern Fellowship is awarded per year; applicants must be at least five years past their Ph.D.
Description
The Chern Fellowship, awarded by the Institute for Advanced Study (IAS) School of Mathematics, is a prestigious research opportunity for mathematicians and theoretical computer scientists who are at least five years past their Ph.D. This highly selective fellowship is intended to support a single recipient each year, providing them with the means to dedicate themselves fully to research for a period of two to eleven months in residence at IAS. The fellowship includes a grant (slightly higher than that for a von Neumann Fellow), on-campus housing, and access to institutional resources. The program encourages applications from mid-career researchers and is open to all areas of mathematics and theoretical computer science.
