Sonia Kovalevsky Lectures
The Sonia Kovalevsky Lectures honor outstanding research contributions by women in applied or computational mathematics, with a lecture presented at the annual SIAM meeting.
Funder: Association for Women in Mathematics
Due Dates: September 15, 2026 (Nomination deadline; annual, August 1 – September 15)
Funding Amounts: $2,000 honorarium, certificate, and recognition at the SIAM Annual Meeting
Summary: Annual lecture recognizing significant contributions of women to applied or computational mathematics, presented at the SIAM Annual Meeting.
Key Information: Open to all regardless of nationality or AWM membership; self-nominations allowed.
Description
The Sonia Kovalevsky Lectures, established by the Association for Women in Mathematics (AWM) and the Society for Industrial and Applied Mathematics (SIAM), annually honor individuals whose work highlights outstanding contributions of women to applied or computational mathematics. The recipient delivers a distinguished lecture at the SIAM Annual Meeting, receives a $2,000 honorarium, a certificate, and is featured in the AWM Newsletter. This award celebrates the legacy of Sonia Kovalevsky and aims to promote the achievements of women in mathematics.
