Ruth I. Michler Memorial Prize
The Ruth I. Michler Memorial Prize offers a semester-long research fellowship at Cornell for women recently promoted to Associate Professor in mathematics, supporting focused research without teaching duties.
Funder: Association for Women in Mathematics
Due Dates: October 1, 2026 (full application deadline; application period August 15–October 1)
Funding Amounts: $50,000 prize for one semester at Cornell University, plus $3,000 housing/subsistence stipend
Summary: Semester-long research fellowship at Cornell for women recently promoted to Associate Professor in mathematics, free from teaching duties.
Description
The Ruth I. Michler Memorial Prize is awarded annually by the Association for Women in Mathematics (AWM) to a woman recently promoted to Associate Professor or an equivalent position in the mathematical sciences. The prize provides the recipient with a semester-long fellowship at the Mathematics Department of Cornell University, free from teaching obligations, allowing focused research in a stimulating academic environment. The award aims to honor and support women at a pivotal stage in their academic careers, promoting their continued growth and leadership in mathematical research.
