Mary Beth Ruskai Research Fund for Women – US

Every year, two grants are awarded for a 12-month grant period for women in the mathematical sciences to advance their research careers through travel, collaboration, or other activities. The scope of these grants reflects Beth’s commitment to women and to interdisciplinary work.

Funding

• The award consists of $5,000 to support the grantee’s research. Valid expenses include travel for research collaboration or conferences, participation in workshops which offer good opportunities for research interactions, or other support for research activities.
• If the funds are paid directly to the grantee, they will be counted as taxable income. Alternatively, the EDGE Foundation is able to disburse the funds as reimbursements (non-taxable) or partner with the grantee’s institution to administer grant funds.

Eligibility

• Grants are available to women mathematical scientists. Women doing mathematical work in other fields (theoretical physics, physical chemistry, engineering, computer science, quantum information theory, etc) are eligible. Neither a formal degree in mathematics nor an affiliation with an academic institution are necessary to apply. Eligible applicants must be based in the United States.
• This grant is intended to support the research advancement of women who are not well established and/or are pursuing mathematical research somewhere other than a major research university. Applicants without access to travel and/or research funds from their institution or other sources will be prioritized by the selection committee.
• Women who have received support from this fund during the past five years are not eligible.
• Women from underrepresented groups are especially encouraged to apply. Additionally, women who are not based at a major research university are encouraged to apply.

For more information, visit The EDGE Foundation.