American Mathematical Society, AMS Prizes and Awards
* (posted 2024/01/31, updated 2024/01/24)*** the listing date or deadline for this program has passed and new applications are no longer accepted. ***
program Description
The award is made for a notable research work in geometry or topology that has appeared in the last six years. The work must be published in a recognized, peer-reviewed venue.About this Prize
This prize was established in 1961 in memory of Professor Oswald Veblen through a fund contributed by former students and colleagues. The fund was later doubled by the widow of Professor Veblen. An anonymous donor generously augmented the fund in 2008. In 2013, in honor of her late father, John L. Synge, who knew and admired Oswald Veblen, Cathleen Synge Morawetz and her husband, Herbert, substantially increased the endowment
The current prize amount of US$5,000 is awarded every three years.
Nomination Procedure:
Submit a letter of nomination, a complete bibliographic citation for the work being nominated, and a brief citation that explains why the work is important.
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Nomination Materials Required:
- Submit the following items online at this website to complete your nomination:
- Letter of nomination
- Citation (up to 50 words)
- Bibliographic Citation
- And anything else requested in the program description.
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