FUNDING, FELLOWSHIPS
AND OTHER OPPORTUNITIES
ACTIVITIES
FELLOWSHIPS
Deadline(s) Up to $
Major Thematic Programs. Four to six-month programs in areas of current research interest in the
mathematical sciences. Two year lead time. Mar and
Sep 15 $350K
Focus Programs. One to two-month programs in areas of current research interest in the mathematical
sciences (to run concurrently with major thematic programs). Two year lead time. Mar and
Sep 15 $75K
Feb, Oct,
and Jun 15 $5K/day
Outreach Activity. Projects that aim to promote mathematical culture at all levels and bring mathematics
to a wider audience. Nine month lead time. Same as
above $25K
Fields Institute Fellowships. Lifetime appointments to recognize individuals who have made outstanding
contributions to Fields and its activities. By nomination. Feb 15 Fields-Ontario Postdoctoral Fellowships. Two-year term. Six-months at Fields and 18 months at one or
more of Fields Principal Sponsoring Universities. Two to three fellowships awarded each year, typically in
connection with a major thematic program. Open $50K/
year
Jan, May
and Sep 15 $3.5K/
month
General Scientific Activity. Scientific events, such as workshops, conferences, seminars, and summer
schools, in the mathematical sciences. Nine month lead time.
Fields Research Fellowships. Opportunity for a period of full-time “Research in Residence” at Fields.
Faculty members at Principal Sponsoring Universities may apply or nominate a collaborator.
AIMS-Fields-Perimeter - Africa Postdoctoral Fellowship. One-year term for African nationals with recent
PhDs in areas of mathematical sciences or fundamental theoretical physics. Joint program between Fields,
the African Institute for Mathematical Sciences (AIMS-NEI), and Perimeter Institute for Theoretical Physics.
Postdoctoral Fellowships. Six month-terms. Qualified candidates with a recently completed PhD in a
mathematical sciences area related to a major thematic program.
PRIZES,
AWARDS,
DDVP,
START UP &
FIELDS CQAM
Nov 15
See
MathJobs $30K/
term
CAIMS-Fields Industrial Mathematics Prize. The CAIMS-Fields annual industrial mathematics prize is
awarded to a researcher in recognition of exceptional research in any branch of industrial mathematics,
interpreted broadly. This Prize acknowledges industrial mathematics as a fundamental and vibrant
discipline within the research culture of Canada. Jan 31,
2019 $1K
CRM-Fields‑PIMS Prize. The premier Canadian award for research achievements in the mathematical
sciences. Awarded jointly by the three Canadian mathematics institutes. Nov 1 Dean's Distinguished Visiting Professorship. Anually, a leading international researcher in mathematical
sciences is selected and invited to Fields to give a full-term course during a thematic program. Mar and
Sep 15
Fields CQAM. Lab, startup, research, internships, and student placements. See website for details. Various
Fields Startup Program. Fosters startup companies that commercialize mathematical ideas and that can
benefit from the expertise at Fields.
The Margaret Sinclair Memorial Award. Awarded annually to an educator in Canada with proven
innovation and excellence in mathematics education at elementary, secondary, or university levels.
For more information visit: fields.utoronto.ca/resources/proposals-and-applications
Questions? Contact Esther Berzunza, [email protected]
$50K/
term
Year-round
Feb 28
$5K
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