Ruth I. Michler Memorial Prize
The Ruth I. Michler Memorial Prize supports recently promoted women Associate Professors in mathematics with a semester of focused research at Cornell University, funded by the Association for Women in Mathematics.
Funder: Association for Women in Mathematics
Due Dates: August 15, 2026 (application opens) | October 1, 2026 (application deadline)
Funding Amounts: $50,000 for a semester research fellowship at Cornell University, plus a $3,000 housing/subsistence stipend
Summary: Supports recently promoted women Associate Professors in mathematics with a semester-long research fellowship at Cornell University.
Key Information: Awardees must spend a semester at Cornell and have no teaching obligations during the fellowship.
Description
The Ruth I. Michler Memorial Prize, administered by the Association for Women in Mathematics (AWM), is awarded annually to an outstanding woman who has recently been promoted to Associate Professor or an equivalent position in the mathematical sciences. The prize provides a semester-long fellowship at the Mathematics Department of Cornell University, free from teaching responsibilities, enabling recipients to focus exclusively on their research in a vibrant academic environment. The program aims to support women mathematicians at a pivotal career stage, fostering research leadership and professional advancement.
