Simons Laufer Mathematical Sciences Institute (formerly MSRI)
** (posted 2025/09/01, updated 2025/08/27, listed until 2026/02/01)program Description
LATTICE (Lasting Alliance Through Team Immersion and Collaborative Exploration) is a yearlong program which provides opportunities for U.S. mathematicians to conduct collaborative research on topics at the forefront of the mathematical and statistical sciences. The goal of the program is to advance mathematical research by offering a structured environment where participants can concentrate on their work, make substantial progress, build professional connections, and contribute to the overall growth of the mathematical sciences. This program is designed for faculty whose research momentum may be affected by demanding teaching loads, limited access to research infrastructure, professional isolation, administrative responsibilities, or personal obligations.
Participants will spend two weeks during the summer taking part in intensive collaborative research at SLMath. Participants from existing or newly-formed independent research groups come as a team and work on a new or established research project which they have defined.
LATTICE participants will:
- conduct research in person at SLMath within a small group of mathematical and statistical scientists
- participate in professional enhancement activities organized by the onsite LATTICE Director
- receive funding for two weeks of lodging, meals, incidentals, and round-trip travel to Berkeley, CA
After the two-week workshop, each participant will:
- have the opportunity to further their research project with all team members
- become part of a network of research and career mentors
Eligibility:
- Groups can have from two to five researchers
- All LATTICE participants must be US citizens or permanent residents, possess a PhD in the mathematical or statistical sciences, and be employed at a US institution
- All participants must be in residence and actively engaged in the program 8:30 am - 5:00 pm daily (without teaching, mentoring, or other professional responsibilities) for the full two-week duration on site at SLMath (June 22 - July 3, 2026)
- Researchers may be part of only one group
Applications require a Project Description, a statement on alignment with the program’s goals, as well as additional information. Due to funding restrictions, only US citizens and permanent residents are eligible to apply. Only one application per group is required. The Project Description should not exceed two pages, should be aimed at a broad mathematical audience, and must contain the following:
- A brief history of the collaboration (if applicable)
- The broader mathematical context and motivation for the research area
- A description of the goals, impact, and specific research problems to be addressed
- If applicable, a description of the partial results already obtained
- A timeline for the project, including the research that will be accomplished before, during, and after the two-week residency at SLMath
“Provide space, funding, and the opportunity for in-person collaboration to small groups of mathematicians and statisticians whose research momentum may be affected by demanding teaching loads, limited access to research infrastructure, professional isolation, administrative responsibilities, or personal obligations. The goal of the program is to advance mathematical research by offering a structured environment where participants can concentrate on their work, make substantial progress, build professional connections, and contribute to the overall growth of the mathematical sciences.” In particular, this statement should describe how participation in LATTICE will positively affect the careers of each participant.
Additional Information: In addition to the project description and the statement on alignment with the program’s goals, the following information is required:
- A list of all members on the research team, including home institution and location, email address, confirmation of U.S. citizenship or permanent residency, year of PhD, and current position
- Current teaching load for each participant. List members, if any, who had to delay promotion timelines and if so for how long
- A biographical sketch (following NSF format if possible) of no more than three pages for each of the team members. Each sketch should include no more than 10 publications relevant to the proposed projects
- A list of Mathematics Subject Classification Codes (primary and secondary)
- A list of keywords
Funding:
The following support will be provided to all LATTICE participants:
- Lodging in spacious and comfortable dorm apartments on the campus of UC Berkeley
- All meals
- Reimbursement of travel expenses to and from Berkeley
- To allow visitors to fully participate in its scientific activities, SLMath offers Childcare Grants to researchers with children age 17 and under
- Space permitting, mathematicians and statisticians who are spouses or partners of invited group members will be offered shared office space during the on-site visit dates.
LATTICE Program Directors
Dr. Caleb Ashley, (Boston College)
Dr. Edray Goins (Pomona College)
Dr. Donald E.K. Martin (North Carolina State University)
Dr. Anisah Nu’Man (Spelman College)
Dr. Julie Simmons Ivy (University of Michigan)
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Application Materials Required:
- Submit the following items online at this website to complete your application:
- Project Description (should not exceed two pages)
- Alignment Statement (should not exceed two pages)
- List of all team members, include home institution, email address, citizenship, year of PhD, and current position
- Current teaching load for each participant
- 3 page bio-sketch for all participants
Further Info:
17 Gauss Way
Berkeley CA 94720-5070