Joan and Joseph Birman Fellowship for the Advancement of Women Scholars
Forecasted
Joan and Joseph Birman Fellowship for the Advancement of Women Scholars supports mid-career scholars’ mathematical research to advance women’s participation, retention, and success in mathematics.
Funder: American Mathematical Society
Due Dates (Anticipated): September 2027 (Application deadline)
Funding Amounts: One $75,000 award for the 2027–2028 academic year
Summary: Supports mid-career mathematical research and scholars whose achievements advance the participation, retention, and success of women in mathematics.
Key Information: Applicants must currently hold a tenured, tenure-track, postdoctoral, or committee-approved comparable position at a U.S. institution.
Description
The American Mathematical Society (AMS) administers this mid-career research fellowship to advance the participation and success of women in mathematics. Established in 2017 through a gift from Joan and Joseph Birman, it addresses the paucity of women at the highest levels of mathematical research by providing exceptionally talented scholars with additional research support.
The fellowship emphasizes both potential for further contributions to mathematics and achievements that advance women’s participation, retention, and success in the field. Support is flexible: recipients may use it for release time, participation in research programs, travel, childcare, or other approaches that most effectively enable their research. AMS also values informal and underrecognized contributions, including mentoring and serving as a role model.
