Post-Doctoral Membership
The IAS Post-Doctoral Membership supports early-career researchers in mathematics or theoretical computer science to pursue independent, full-time research in a collaborative academic setting.
Funder: Institute for Advanced Study
Due Dates: June 1, 2026: Application opens | December 1, 2026: Application close date (includes deadline for letters of recommendation)
Funding Amounts: Stipendiary support; ~35 positions; 1–2 year appointments; housing for 2–11 months; 12–18 positions funded by NSF.
Summary: Supports early-career researchers in mathematics or theoretical computer science with full-time research, stipends, and housing at IAS.
Description
The Post-Doctoral Membership at the Institute for Advanced Study's School of Mathematics is designed for early-career mathematicians and theoretical computer scientists, offering them the opportunity to pursue independent research in a vibrant academic environment. Approximately 35 post-doctoral members are selected each year for appointments lasting one or two years. Members receive stipendiary support, on-campus housing for 2–11 months, and access to the full resources and intellectual community of IAS. The program aims to foster collaborative research and professional development at a formative stage of a researcher's career.
