Chern Fellowship
The Chern Fellowship supports mathematicians and theoretical computer scientists in full-time, independent research across mathematical subjects at the Institute for Advanced Study.
Funder: Institute for Advanced Study
Due Dates: December 1, 2026 (applications and supporting materials)
Funding Amounts: One fellowship; grant slightly higher than a von Neumann Fellowship grant
Summary: Supports full-time research in mathematics or theoretical computer science at the Institute for Advanced Study.
Key Information: Applicants must be at least five years past their Ph.D.
Description
The Institute for Advanced Study’s School of Mathematics selects one Chern Fellow from applicants pursuing research in mathematics or theoretical computer science. The School welcomes work across all mathematical subject areas; the fellowship is not limited to a particular research theme.
The fellowship is part of the School’s membership program, which gives researchers time to devote themselves full-time to their own work at IAS in Princeton. On-campus housing and other resources are available to Members for stays of 2–11 months.
