Ruth I. Michler Memorial Prize
The Ruth I. Michler Memorial Prize supports recently promoted women Associate Professors in mathematics with a semester-long research fellowship at Cornell University.
Funder: Association for Women in Mathematics
Due Dates: October 1, 2026 (end of annual application period: August 15–October 1)
Funding Amounts: $50,000 prize for a semester 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.
Description
The Ruth I. Michler Memorial Prize, awarded annually by the Association for Women in Mathematics (AWM), provides a unique fellowship opportunity for women recently promoted to Associate Professor (or equivalent) in the mathematical sciences. The award enables the recipient to spend a semester at the Mathematics Department of Cornell University, free from teaching obligations, to focus on advancing her research in a stimulating academic environment. The prize aims to honor and support outstanding women scholars at a pivotal career stage and foster their continued leadership in mathematics.
