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
The application system is currently closed for applications for the January 15, 2021 cycle. The next period for which funding is available is July 2021 - June 2022. Applications may be submitted starting in April for the May 15, 2021 deadline. The annual application deadlines are January 15, May 15, and September 15. We are actively monitoring University of Toronto, Toronto Public Health, Public Health Ontario, and Government of Canada guidance and instructions. In-person operations at the Fields Institute are subject to public health recommendations at the intended time of visit and are subject to the evolving situation with the pandemic.
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 January 15, May 15, and September 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.
