SLMath will award research memberships in the one-month AxIOM, Singularities & PDEs representing Natural Phenomena, which will be held May 3 - May 28, 2027. 

Unlock the mysteries of singularities with the mathematical tools that study shock waves, fluid flows, quantum systems, and beyond. This research program brings together world-leading experts to advance breakthrough theories in Analysis and PDEs, from Wiener-type criteria and free boundary problems to nonlinear wave dynamics and machine-learning-guided discovery. Bridging pure mathematics, probability, fluid mechanics, numerical analysis, and biomedical engineering, the program will ignite new collaborations and advance how we understand the mathematics behind natural phenomena.

These positions are reserved for researchers who will be in residence for at least one week, and preference may be given to those who can attend for longer periods.  SLMath will provide local accommodation or reimburse participants for out-of-pocket lodging costs.

Deadline: Complete applications must be submitted by March 31, 2026.

On the application, you will be asked to identify someone who will provide a letter of support on your behalf. The writer should succinctly describe your anticipated contributions to this program. In the References section of the application, please select the person who will provide a letter of support.

Eligibility: Researchers with a PhD (or equivalent) or advanced graduate standing at the time of the AxIOM.

The Simons Laufer Mathematical Sciences Institute (SLMath), formerly MSRI, has been supported from its origins by the U.S. National Science Foundation, joined by other government agencies, over 110 Academic Sponsor departments, private foundations and corporations, and generous and farsighted individuals.