CAIMS/PIMS Early Career Award

The prize is to be awarded to a researcher less than ten years past the date of Ph.D. at the time of nomination (i.e. 2009 or later for 2019 prize). This time frame will be extended in case of leaves of absences, for example parental leave, or illnesses. The prize recognizes exceptional research in any branch of applied mathematics, interpreted broadly. The nominee’s research should have been conducted primarily in Canada or in affiliation with a Canadian university.

The award will consist of a cash prize of $1,000 and a commemorative plaque that will be presented at the CAIMS Annual Meeting. The recipient will be invited to deliver a plenary lecture at the CAIMS Annual Meeting in the year of the award. A travel allowance will be provided.

Nominations shall consist of:

1. a cover letter explaining the basis of the nomination
2. up to three additional letters of support, at least two of which should be from references who are neither former PhD/postdoc mentors nor collaborators. In the case of very interdisciplinary research, the support letters should address the nominee’s contributions in both applied mathematics and the area of application.
3. a curriculum vitae
4. a publication list if not included in the CV
5. a brief discussion of why there is a strong relationship to Canada. Examples of such a relationship include:
   • The nominee is a member of CAIMS-SCMAI
   • The nominee holds a position at a Canadian institution
   • The research for which the prize is being given was conducted primarily
     in Canada

Unsuccessful nominations for candidates who continue to meet the eligibility criteria may be renominated the following year with an updated CV, publication list, and if desired, letters of support.  The committee may, at its discretion, choose to recommend that applications which remain eligible be considered in the next year.

To submit an application for this award, go to Open Nominations page.