Fields Research Fellowship
This fellowship provides an opportunity for a period of full-time research in residence at the Fields Institute.
Faculty/research scientists at our Principal Sponsoring Universities or Principal Sponsoring Institutions are invited to apply (e.g. for a period during a research leave from their own university or institution), or to nominate a mathematical scientist for the purpose of collaborative research.
Deadlines
Funds for the July 2019 - June 2021 academic years are fully committed.
The application system is currently closed for applications for the September 15, 2020 cycle. The next period for which funding is available is July 2021 - June 2022. The system will reopen for applications in 2021. Applications may be submitted using this link. The annual application deadlines are September 15, January 15, and May 15.
Applications and Nominations for Fields Research Fellowships
Applications from faculty/research scientists at our Principal Sponsoring Universities or Principal Sponsoring Institutions: please submit a cover letter describing your interest in the Fields Research Fellowship. In addition, please include a CV and a short research proposal.
For other applicants: please submit the same material as above, and in addition, arrange for a letter of nomination and recommendation from a faculty member/research scientist at one of our Principal Sponsoring Universities or Principal Sponsoring Institutions.
All application materials should be submitted at least three (3) months prior to the proposed start date. The annual application deadlines are September 15, January 15, and May 15.
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 $3,500 CAD for each month of full-time residence.
Submit an Application
Use our Online Fields Research Fellow Application Form (link at top, right-hand corner) 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.
