Travel Support for Mathematicians

The Simons Foundation's Mathematics & Physical Sciences division invites applications for its Travel Support for Mathematicians program, which is intended to stimulate collaboration in the field primarily through the funding of travel and related expenditures. The goal of the program is to substantially increase collaborative contacts between accomplished, active mathematicians in the United States. Funding will be based on the quality and significance of the applicant's previous research and the likely impact the travel support will have on future research, both for the applicant and the applicant's graduate students and/or postdoctoral fellows. Other criteria include publication in high-quality journals, the applicant's current and recent Ph.D. students, as well as the applicant's travel goals and general research activity. The program provides up to $8,400 per year for up to five years, with $6,000 per year designated for travel and research expenses at the PI's discretion, up to $1,500 of which may be used for other research expenses such as computers, supplies, and professional memberships. An additional $1,000 per year is allocated to the PI's department chair for discretionary use to enhance the research atmosphere.