Ruth I. Michler Memorial Prize
The Ruth I. Michler Memorial Prize offers recently promoted women Associate Professors in mathematics a semester at Cornell to pursue research free from teaching duties.
Funder: Association for Women in Mathematics
Due Dates: October 1, 2026 (annual application period: August 15–October 1)
Funding Amounts: $50,000 prize plus $3,000 housing/subsistence stipend for a semester-long research fellowship at Cornell University
Summary: Supports recently promoted women Associate Professors in mathematics with a semester of research at Cornell University, free from teaching duties.
Key Information: Applicants must not hold positions at Cornell University; open to women worldwide.
Description
The Ruth I. Michler Memorial Prize is an annual award from the Association for Women in Mathematics (AWM) that recognizes and supports a woman recently promoted to Associate Professor (or equivalent) in the mathematical sciences. The prize offers the recipient a semester-long fellowship at the Mathematics Department of Cornell University, free from teaching obligations, to advance her research in a stimulating academic environment. The program aims to empower outstanding women at a pivotal stage in their careers, facilitating their continued research and professional development.
