MSRI / SLMath - Simons Laufer Mathematical Sciences Institute

10/14/2026

Register now for Dec. 7-8 workshop on "Frontier of PDE Formalization and Analysis with AI" at SLMath in Berkeley, CA or online via Zoom. ** Priority funding deadline: October 15, 2026 (later applications subject to funding availability).

This workshop brings together three communities, PDE analysts, Lean/Mathlib developers, and AI/AI4Math researchers from both academia and industry, to chart a shared path forward. This workshop is supported by the National Science Foundation (NSF) and the AI for Math Fund.

10/14/2026

All are invited to join online via Zoom or in person at SLMath in Berkeley (subject to capacity) a special seminar held on Wednesday, Oct. 21 at 2pm Pacific Time featuring 2026 Fields Medalist Jacob Tsimerman (University of Toronto / Mathematical AI Safety Institute) on "Mathematical AI Safety: What is it, why do it, how is it looking?" Prof. Tsimerman will also share news about the upcoming opening of MAISI in the San Francisco Bay Area in early 2027. RSVP link in comments.

10/13/2026

Up to 65 Title I schools will receive $850 grants to purchase books from the Mathical Book Prize list. Learn how to apply: https://hubs.la/Q04zDDRx0

09/23/2026

Reminder: Research Professor applications (visits of 3+ months) are due Oct. 1, 2026 via MathPrograms for SLMath's Fall 2027 research programs. Research Members (visits of 30+ days) and Postdoctoral Fellows (semester-long visits) are due Nov. 1st. Link in comments.

Beginning August 1, SLMath invites membership applications for our Fall 2027 research programs in "Algebraic Combinatorics" and "New Trends in Tropical Geometry". The programs will take place August 16 through December 17, 2027.

Applications are processed via MathJobs for the following positions:
- Research Professors - visits of 3+ months (Oct. 1, 2026 deadline)
- Research Members - visits of 30+ days (Nov. 1, 2026 deadline)
- Postdoctoral Fellows - visits for the full program length (Nov. 1, 2026 deadline)

Learn more about the program themes, organizers, eligibility, and the application process: https://www.slmath.org/apply

09/18/2026

Applications for SLMath's PROOF summer research for teams opportunity are requested by the priority deadline of October 16, 2026. Groups of 2-5 mathematicians (with PhDs or advanced graduate standing) with partial progress on an established project are invited to apply for funded visits of 2 weeks to SLMath in Berkeley, California in June-July 2027. At least 60% of group members must be in the mathematical or statistical sciences, and at least 60% must be U.S.-based. All members must be in residence for the full 2-week visit. Apply via MathPrograms - link in comments.

07/28/2026

Beginning August 1, SLMath invites membership applications for our Fall 2027 research programs in "Algebraic Combinatorics" and "New Trends in Tropical Geometry". The programs will take place August 16 through December 17, 2027.

Applications are processed via MathJobs for the following positions:
- Research Professors - visits of 3+ months (Oct. 1, 2026 deadline)
- Research Members - visits of 30+ days (Nov. 1, 2026 deadline)
- Postdoctoral Fellows - visits for the full program length (Nov. 1, 2026 deadline)

Learn more about the program themes, organizers, eligibility, and the application process: https://www.slmath.org/apply

07/23/2026

Congratulations to all prize recipients at today's International Congress of Mathematicians (ICM) events in Philadelphia. The International Mathematical Union announced the recipients of the 2026 Fields Medals as well as the Abacus Medal, Chern Medal, Carl Friedrich Gauss Prize, and Leelavati Prize. SLMath Trustees Dr. Marilyn Simons, Dr. Dan Freed, and Dr. May Chu are among those pictured awarding the 2026 Chern Medal, founded by Dr. Chu in honor of MSRI / SLMath co-founder Dr. Shiing-Shen Chern, her father.

07/16/2026

07/01/2026

SLMath welcomes Dr. Juan C. Meza as the new Deputy Director of SLMath. A Professor of Applied Mathematics at the University of California, Merced, Dr. Meza has previously served as Division Director at the U.S. National Science Foundation’s Division of Mathematical Sciences (2018-2022) and as Dean of the School of Natural Sciences at UC Merced (2011-2017), as well as Associate Director of SLMath in 2024-25.

06/29/2026

SLMath is hiring a Finance and Operations Manager in Berkeley, CA:

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