[Association for Women in Mathematics](https://awm-math.org)

August 1, 2026 (Nominations open) | September 15, 2026 (Nomination deadline)

$2,000 honorarium, certificate, and featured article; one award annually

Recognizes and celebrates outstanding contributions by women in applied or computational mathematics through an annual lecture at the SIAM Annual Meeting.

--- ## Description The Sonia Kovalevsky Lectures honor women who have made significant contributions to applied or computational mathematics. Established jointly by the Association for Women in Mathematics (AWM) and the Society for Industrial and Applied Mathematics (SIAM), this annual award features a distinguished lecture delivered at the SIAM Annual Meeting. The program highlights the achievements of women in these fields and aims to inspire the broader scientific and engineering communities. --- ## Due Dates - August 1, 2026: Nomination period opens - September 15, 2026: Nomination deadline All dates are projected based on the annual cycle; check the program page for updates. --- ## Funding Amount - The selected lecturer receives a $2,000 honorarium. - The award includes an honorary certificate and a feature article in the AWM Newsletter. - One award is given each year. --- ## Eligibility - Open to anyone in the scientific or engineering community whose work highlights the achievements of women in applied or computational mathematics. - Nominees must be living at the time of nomination. - No restrictions on nationality or citizenship. - Nominations of women from underrepresented minorities are especially encouraged. - Any person, regardless of gender or AWM membership, can submit a nomination. Self-nominations are allowed (require one additional letter of support). --- ## Application Process - Nominations are submitted via [MathPrograms.org](http://mathprograms.org/). - To nominate: - Go to MathPrograms.org, select “View Programs,” find “Association for Women in Mathematics,” and click “Nominate” next to the AWM-SIAM Sonia Kovalevsky Lecture. - A complete nomination packet must include: - Letter of nomination outlining the nominee’s contributions and listing key research papers - Citation (~100 words) for speaker introduction - Curriculum vitae (max 3 pages) - All materials become the property of AWM. - Nominations may remain active for one additional year, with updates allowed. --- ## Additional Information - The lecture is presented at the SIAM Annual Meeting each year. In years when the SIAM meeting is international, the lecture may be given at an appropriate domestic SIAM meeting or at the International Congress on Industrial and Applied Mathematicians (ICIAM). - Past recipients are listed on the [program page](https://awm-math.org/awards/kovalevsky-lectures/). - The award aims to increase visibility for women’s contributions in applied and computational mathematics. --- ## External Links - [Program Information and Nomination Instructions](https://awm-math.org/awards/kovalevsky-lectures/) - [Nomination Submission Portal (MathPrograms.org)](http://mathprograms.org/) --- ## Contact Information | Type | Details | |------------|------------------------------------------| | Email | [awm@awm-math.org](mailto:awm@awm-math.org) | | Phone | 401-455-4042 |

Sonia Kovalevsky Lectures

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