Ruth I. Michler Memorial Prize

Scholarship Sponsored by Association For Women in Mathematics

The AWM's Ruth I. Michler Memorial Prize is an annual award given to a woman who has recently been promoted to the position of Associate Professor or a similar role in the field of mathematical sciences. The award offers a fellowship that allows the recipient to spend a semester at Cornell University's Mathematics Department, free from teaching responsibilities. This is particularly beneficial for newly promoted Associate Professors who are navigating the challenges of increased leadership in research and their profession.

The Ruth I. Michler Memorial Prize aims to recognize and support exceptional women at this pivotal point in their careers, providing them with the opportunity to concentrate on their research within the dynamic setting of Cornell University's Mathematics Department.

Application Window: August 15 to October 1

Application Submission: Applications should be submitted via MathPrograms.org. To find the application form, click on “View Programs” located at the top right corner of the page. Scroll down to the programs listed under “Association for Women in Mathematics” and click “Apply” next to the Michler Prize.

Eligibility: The applicant should be a woman who has recently been promoted to Associate Professor or an equivalent position in the mathematical sciences at an institution other than Cornell University. Nominations can be made by anyone, regardless of gender or AWM membership status.

Application Materials: The application should include:

• A Curriculum Vitae detailing career history, publications, invited addresses, and other awards and support.
• A two to three-page proposal outlining the research or book project to be pursued during the fellowship period and explaining how a semester at Cornell University's Mathematics Department will benefit the applicant’s project or research career. If the proposal involves collaboration with a specific Cornell faculty member, a brief note from that faculty member confirming their willingness and availability to participate in the proposed research is required.
• Three recommendation letters highlighting the candidate’s research strengths and achievements. These letters should be submitted online through MathPrograms.org.

All materials submitted become the property of the AWM.

Prize Details

Selection Criteria: The Michler Prize is awarded annually based on the quality of the candidate’s research and the potential benefit to the applicant of a semester at Cornell University's Mathematics Department.

Nominee Qualifications. Nominees must be women who have recently been promoted to Associate Professor or an equivalent position in the mathematical sciences at an institution other than Cornell University. There are no restrictions on the applicant's nationality or the country where she is currently employed. The nominee is expected to spend a full semester at Cornell. Applications from underrepresented minorities are particularly encouraged.

Award Presentation. The recipient of the award, a woman recently promoted to Associate Professor or an equivalent position, will receive a $50,000 prize for a semester of research without teaching responsibilities at Cornell University's Mathematics Department. An additional housing/subsistence stipend of $3,000 will be provided. Cornell will also provide office space, library access, and computing facilities.