Chern Fellowship
The Chern Fellowship from the Institute for Advanced Study supports a mid-career mathematician or theoretical computer scientist for focused research at IAS for 2–11 months.
Funder: Institute for Advanced Study
Due Dates: December 1, 2026: Full application deadline | December 1, 2026: Deadline for letters of recommendation
Funding Amounts: One fellowship annually; typically $85,000–$90,000 for 2–11 months; includes on-campus housing and research resources.
Summary: Prestigious mid-career fellowship supporting accomplished mathematicians or theoretical computer scientists (5+ years post-Ph.D.) for full-time research at IAS.
Key Information: Only one Chern Fellowship is awarded per year; selection from the general applicant pool.
Description
The Chern Fellowship at the Institute for Advanced Study (IAS) School of Mathematics is a highly competitive, mid-career opportunity awarded annually to an outstanding mathematician or theoretical computer scientist. Designed for researchers at least five years beyond their Ph.D., the fellowship enables the recipient to focus exclusively on research—free from teaching and administrative responsibilities—while engaging with the vibrant IAS research community. The fellowship provides enhanced funding, on-campus housing, and access to all IAS resources for a period of 2 to 11 months. Selection is made by IAS faculty from the general applicant pool, reflecting the program's high standards and exclusivity.
