PROPOSALS AND APPLICATIONS

Thematic Program Proposals *

Deadlines for letters of intent and proposals for semester or year-long programs at the Fields Institute are March 15 and August 31 each year. Organizers are advised that a lead time of several years is required, and are encouraged to submit a letter of intent prior to preparing a complete proposal. They may consult the directorate about their projects in advance to help structure their proposal.
*A note on diversity. In proposing any activity, applicants are requested to consider the mandate of the Institute to broaden and enlarge the community. Applicants should explain how they plan to include women and members of visible minority groups in the proposed activity. As well, they should ensure that the proposed participant lists include scientists representing a range of career levels, types of institutions and geographical locations in Canada and abroad.

Scientific Activity Proposals*

Proposals for short scientific events in the mathematical sciences should be submitted by October 15 or March 15 of each year, with a lead time of at least one year recommended. Proposals will be considered at other times as funds permit. Activities supported include workshops, conferences, seminars, and summer schools. If you are considering a proposal, we recommend that you contact the Director, Barbara Keyfitz (bkeyfitz@fields.utoronto.ca) or Deputy Director, Juris Steprans (deputydirector@fields.utoronto.ca).
*A note on diversity. In proposing any activity, applicants are requested to consider the mandate of the Institute to broaden and enlarge the community. Applicants should explain how they plan to include women and members of visible minority groups in the proposed activity. As well, they should ensure that the proposed participant lists include scientists representing a range of career levels, types of institutions and geographical locations in Canada and abroad.

CRM-Fields-PIMS Prize

CRM, the Fields Institute, and PIMS invite nominations for this joint prize in recognition of exceptional achievement in the mathematical sciences. The candidate's research should have been conducted primarily in Canada or in affiliation with a Canadian university. The main selection criterion is excellence in research.

Nominations for the CRM-Fields-PIMS Prize should be received by November 1, for the next year's prize.

Lecture Series

The Fields Institute Coxeter Lecture Series (CLS), the Distinguished Lecture Series (DLS), and the Distinguished Lecture Series in Statistical Science (DLSS) are intended to bring a leading international mathematician in the field of the thematic program of the Institute to give a series of three lectures. Information on previous lecturers and their presentations is available in the Programs and Activities area of this site.

Fields Institute Fellows

The Fields Institute is soliciting nominations for Fields Institute Fellows. These are awarded in recognition of outstanding contributions to the Fields Institute and its activities.

Postdoctoral Fellowships

Applications are invited for postdoctoral fellowship positions for the upcoming academic year. For details of upcoming Programs and the application requirements please click here.

Qualified candidates who have recently completed a PhD in a related area of the mathematical sciences are encouraged to apply. The fellowships provide for a period of at least one year of engagement in research and participation in the activities of the Institute. They may be offered in conjunction with partner universities, through which a second year of support may be possible. One recipient will be awarded the institute's prestigious Jerrold E. Marsden Postdoctoral Fellowship. Applicants seeking postdoctoral fellowships funded by other agencies (such as NSERC or international fellowships) are encouraged to request the Fields Institute as their proposed location of tenure, and should apply to the address below for a letter of invitation.

Applications are encouraged from all qualified candidates, particularly women, aboriginal peoples, persons with disabilities and members of visible minorities .

Postdoctoral fellowships are also available at some of the Fields Institute's sponsoring universities. For further information please consult the following link(s):

• Carleton University
• McMaster University
• University of Ottawa
  

Visiting Members of The Fields Institute

Applications are invited to be a visiting member at the Fields Institute. While a member at the Institute, it is expected that you will carry out your own research, participate in the activities related to your interests and collaborate with other visiting members.