Ruth I. Michler Memorial Prize
The Ruth I. Michler Memorial Prize by the Association for Women in Mathematics supports a semester of research for a woman Associate Professor at Cornell University.
Funder: Association for Women in Mathematics
Due Dates: August 15, 2026 (application period opens) | October 1, 2026 (final deadline)
Funding Amounts: $50,000 prize for a semester at Cornell University, plus a $3,000 housing/subsistence stipend
Summary: Semester-long research fellowship at Cornell University for recently promoted women Associate Professors in mathematics.
Description
The Ruth I. Michler Memorial Prize is awarded annually by the Association for Women in Mathematics (AWM) to a woman mathematician who has recently achieved the rank of Associate Professor or an equivalent position. The prize supports a semester-long research fellowship at the Mathematics Department of Cornell University, providing recipients with the opportunity to focus on research without teaching obligations. The fellowship aims to foster excellence in mathematical research and promote leadership among women at a pivotal career stage, within the collaborative and stimulating environment of Cornell's mathematics community.
