program Description

The American Mathematical Society (AMS) is pleased to offer the International Congress of Mathematicians (ICM) 2026 Local Travel Grant Program to U.S.-based mathematicians who live and work/study within a 50-mile radius of the Pennsylvania Convention Center. This program will provide partial support to attend the ICM to be held July 23-30, 2026, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA.

Selection for ICM 2026 Local Travel Grants will be based on applicants’ eligibility for the program, their publications and research record, the potential impact of the ICM on their professional development, and need. Priority for funding will be given to early-career mathematical scientists. (CMM side note: are we still prioritizing early career?)

What will this grant provide?

This grant will provide partial travel support to attend ICM 2026. The travel grants will be up to $828 for graduate student and $1,148 for career grantees. Eligible expenses will include event registration and a per diem for lunch and dinner for the days of July 23-30, 2026. (CMM side note: these amounts are include exact per diem, recommend rounding up)

Grantees are responsible for making their own travel arrangements to the meeting, registering, and paying appropriate fees. Grantees will attest to the number of days spent at ICM 2026 for reimbursement of meals and show proof of attendance by taking and submitting a photograph of their ICM 2026 event badge.

What are the eligibility requirements for this grant?

Applicants must live and work/study in the United States and have home and institution mailing addresses INSIDE a 50-mile radius of the Pennsylvania Convention Center. 

What is the timeline for this grant?

• Applications will be accepted until DATE.
• Applicants will be notified of their application status in May 2026.

Contact For questions about the grant or the application, see the AMS webpage or contact icm-info@ams.org.

THE DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS IS DATE.