Simons Laufer Mathematical Sciences Institute (formerly MSRI)
Program ID: SLMath-ADJOINT2 [#1666]Program Title: Self-ADJOINT 2025
Program Location: Berkeley, California 94720, United States of America
Subject Area: Mathematics
Application Deadline: 2025/02/04 11:59PM (posted 2024/09/04, updated 2024/08/26, listed until 2025/02/04)
Program Description:
Description: ADJOINT is a yearlong program that provides opportunities for U.S. mathematicians – especially those from the African Diaspora – to conduct collaborative research on topics at the forefront of the mathematical and statistical sciences The Self-ADJOINT program invites applications from existing or newly-formed independent research groups to participate in an intensive two-week summer session at SLMath (formerly MSRI) June 30 to July 11, 2025. Throughout the following academic year, the program will provide conference and travel support to increase opportunities for collaboration, maximize researcher visibility, and engender a sense of community among participants. ADJOINT enriches the mathematical and statistical sciences as a whole by providing a platform for researchers, especially members of the African-American mathematical and statistical communities, to advance their research and careers and deepen their engagement with the broader research community. During the workshop, each participant will:
After the two-week workshop, each participant will:
Eligibility:
Applications require a Project Description, a statement on alignment with program goals, as well as additional information. Project Description: The project description should not exceed two pages, should be aimed at a broad mathematical audience, and must contain the following:
Statement on Alignment with Program Goals: The statement on alignment with program goals should not exceed two pages. This statement should describe why the proposed group and collaboration fits with the aims of the program which are to: “Provide space, funding, and the opportunity for in-person collaboration to small groups of mathematicians, especially members of the African Diaspora, whose ongoing research may have been disproportionately affected by various obstacles including professional isolation, heavy teaching or administrative workloads, lack of access to funding, and/or family obligations. Through this effort, SLMath aims to mitigate the obstacles faced by these groups, improve the odds of research project completion, and deepen their research experience. The 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.” In particular, this statement should describe how participation in ADJOINT will positively affect the careers of each participant. If you prefer not to share information regarding obstacles you may have overcome with respect to your career, you may focus on the latter half of the above goals statement. Additional Information: In addition to the Project Description and Statement on Alignment with Program Goals, the following information is required:
Selection Process: In evaluating proposals, preference may be given to 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 and the statistical sciences. The impact on the careers of members of the African Diaspora will be an important factor in making the final decisions. Funding: The following support will be provided:
ADJOINT Program Directors Dr. Caleb Ashley, (Boston College) Dr. Naiomi Cameron (Spelman College) - 2025 site director Dr. Edray Goins (Pomona College) Dr. Donald E.K. Martin (North Carolina State University) Dr. Anisah Nu’Man (Spelman College) Ad |
Application Materials Required:
- Submit the following items online at this website to complete your application:
- Project Description (should not exceed two pages)
- Statement on alignment with program goals (should not exceed two pages)
- List of members on the research team, including all information listed above
- For each member of the group, a biographical sketch of no more than three pages
Further Info:
- www.slmath.org
- 510-642-5055
- Simons Laufer Mathematical Sciences Institute
17 Gauss Way
Berkeley CA 94720-5070