Chern Fellowship
The Chern Fellowship supports accomplished mid-career mathematicians or theoretical computer scientists to conduct full-time, independent research at the Institute for Advanced Study 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 awarded annually; grant level slightly higher than von Neumann Fellow (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 fellowship awarded annually to an outstanding mathematician or theoretical computer scientist. The fellowship is designed to allow the recipient to focus exclusively on research, with no teaching duties, and provides access to the vibrant IAS research community and on-campus housing for a period of 2–11 months. The Chern Fellowship is intended for researchers who are at least five years past their Ph.D. and offers enhanced funding compared to the von Neumann Fellowship, reflecting its prestige and the seniority of its recipients. The Chern Fellow is selected by IAS faculty from among all eligible applicants to the School of Mathematics.
