Faculty/research scientists at our Principal Sponsoring Universities or Principal Sponsoring Institutions are invited to apply on their own behalf  (e.g. for a period during a research leave from their own university or institution), or on behalf of a visiting mathematical scientist for the purpose of collaborative research. 

Deadlines

The annual application deadlines are January 15, May 15, and September 15. 

Applications for Fields Research Fellowships

Applications from faculty/research scientists at our Principal Sponsoring Universities or Principal Sponsoring Institutions:

1. If applying for yourself, please submit a cover letter describing your interest in the Fields Research Fellowship. In addition, please include a CV and a short research proposal.

2. If applying on behalf of your collaborator, please submit a cover letter explaining the contribution of the collaborator to the proposed research, as well as a short research proposal and the collaborator's CV.

All application materials should be submitted at least three (3) months prior to the proposed start date. The annual application deadlines are January 15, May 15, and September 15. Applications received after April 1, 2025 will be considered for Fellowships starting after April 1, 2026. 

The minimum length of residence is one (1) month, and the maximum is three (3) months. Note that faculty/research scientists living in the GTA are ineligible for the fellowship, but may nominate candidates from elsewhere for the award.

Selection of successful candidates will be made by the Directors of the Institute, in consultation with the Scientific Advisory Panel.

There are no restrictions on the nationality of the candidates. In accordance with our mandate, the Fields Institute encourages applications from women and under-represented groups.

This program replaces the Research Immersion Fellowship.

Benefits

Fellowship holders will be provided with office space, access to all Fields facilities and activities, and an allowance for living expenses of up to $4,000 CAD for each month of full-time residence. 

Submit an Application

Use the Online Fields Research Fellow Application Form to submit your application for consideration.

Acknowledging Fields Institute Funding

If you’ve received funding from the Fields Institute, we want you to share this news. An acknowledgement of our support is a testament to the calibre of your work, and helps us demonstrate the value of mathematics research to the scientific community, funding agencies, and the general public. Acknowledgement guidelines can be found here.

Fields Research Fellows by Year of Residence