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Back pages Call for proposals, nominations, and applications THEMATIC AND FOCUS PROGRAMS The Fields Institute solicits proposals for a variety of programs in areas of current research interest in the mathematical sciences: (1) Major thematic programs, four-six months in length. (2) Thematic or focus programs, from one to two months in length to run concurrently with our major thematic programs; in particular, two-month summer programs of an interdisciplinary nature. Proposals or letters of intent should be submitted by March 15 or September 15, with a lead time of at least two years recommended for six-month programs. GENERAL SCIENTIFIC ACTIVITIES Proposals for short scientific events in the mathematical sciences should be submitted by October 15, February 15, or June 15 of each year, with a lead time of at least one year recommended. Activities supported include workshops, conferences, seminars, and summer schools. OUTREACH PROPOSALS The Fields Institute provides support