Simons Laufer Mathematical Sciences Institute (formerly MSRI)
finished (2022/08/15, finished 2023/07/15, listed until 2023/01/10)*** this program has been closed and new applications are no longer accepted. ***
program Description
Description:
MSRI/SLMath's Summer Research in Mathematics program provides space, funding, and the opportunity for in-person collaboration to small groups of mathematicians, especially women and gender-expansive individuals, whose ongoing research may have been disproportionately affected by various obstacles including family obligations, professional isolation, or access to funding. Through this effort, MSRI/SLMath aims to mitigate the obstacles faced by these groups, improve the odds of research project completion, and deepen their research experience.
The ultimate goal of this program is to enhance the mathematical sciences as a whole by positively affecting the research and careers of all of its participants and assisting their efforts to maintain involvement in the research community.
The priority application deadline is December 5, 2022. Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis after this date until capacity is reached. (1/11/23: capacity has been reached)
Eligibility:
- Groups of two to six mathematicians with partial results on an established project may submit an application to the program.
- Each member of the group must have a Ph.D.or advanced graduate standing in the mathematical sciences.
- At least one team member must be US based.
- Each group may apply to be in residence at MSRI for a minimum of two weeks.
- All members of the group must be in residence for the full duration of the visit.
- Applicants may only apply as a member of one research group.
- The visits to MSRI/SLMath must take place between June 5, 2023 to July 14, 2023.
- Research groups with faculty from Canadian universities may be invited to BIRS (either Banff or UBCO-Okanagan). UBCO visits must take place between June 5, 2023 and July 14, 2023. Visits to Banff are subject to availability of accommodation and meeting facilities.
- Research groups with faculty from Mexican universities may be invited to UNAM, Cuernavaca. Visits for these groups must take place between May 8 and June 30, 2023.
- A brief history of the collaboration
- The broader mathematical context and motivation for the research area
- The context, description, goals, and impact of the specific research problems to be addressed
- The partial results already obtained
- A plan of attack for the project, including which parts are suitable for before, during and after the residence at MSRI/SLMath
- A list of all members on the research team, including home institution (and indication of whether it is in the the U.S.), email address, citizenship, year of PhD, current position, as well as gender identification
- A biographical sketch (following NSF format) of no more than three pages for each of the team members
- The length of visit and preferred dates
- A list of Mathematics Subject Classification Codes (primary and secondary)
- A list of key words
Selection Process:
In choosing the groups, preference may be given to teams made up of a majority of US citizens and Permanent Residents, teams whose members come from a variety of institutions, teams made up of members at various stages of their careers, and proposals related to core mathematics. The impact on women’s careers will be an important factor in making the final decisions.
- Lodging in spacious and comfortable dorm apartments on the campus of UC Berkeley
- All meals
- Reimbursement of travel expenses to Berkeley
- $1000 per person for post-programmatic travel
- To allow visitors to fully participate in its scientific activities, MSRI is pleased to be able to offer Childcare Grants to researchers with children under the age of 17. MSRI prides itself on welcoming mathematicians from all backgrounds and on actively promoting the participation of members from groups historically underrepresented in the mathematical sciences. We encourage members of these groups to apply for family support grants. Historically underrepresented groups include women, Native Americans, African Americans, Latinos/Hispanics, persons with disabilities, and members of the LGBT+ community.
- Mathematicians who are spouses or partners of invited group members will be offered shared office space
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Application Materials Required:
- Submit the following items online at this website to complete your application:
- Project Description (should not exceed four pages)
- Statement on alignment with program goals
- 3 page bio-sketch for each members
- List of all team members, include home institution, email address, citizenship, year of PhD, current position, and gender identification
Further Info:
17 Gauss Way
Berkeley CA 94720-5070