Ruth I. Michler Memorial Prize
The Ruth I. Michler Memorial Prize offers a semester-long research fellowship at Cornell for recently promoted women Associate Professors in mathematics to advance their research careers.
Funder: Association for Women in Mathematics
Due Dates: October 1, 2026 (Full application deadline; Application Period: August 15–October 1)
Funding Amounts: $50,000 fellowship for a semester at Cornell University, plus $3,000 housing/subsistence stipend
Summary: Semester-long research fellowship for recently promoted women Associate Professors in mathematics to advance research at Cornell University.
Key Information: No teaching obligations; must be at a non-Cornell institution.
Description
The Ruth I. Michler Memorial Prize, awarded annually by the Association for Women in Mathematics (AWM), supports women who have recently been promoted to Associate Professor (or equivalent) in the mathematical sciences. The prize provides a semester-long fellowship at the Mathematics Department of Cornell University, allowing the recipient to focus on research without teaching duties. The award aims to recognize research excellence and foster the advancement of women mathematicians as they move into greater leadership roles.
