The Mary Beth Ruskai Research Fund for Women (US)

Funding Information

• The award consists of $5,000 to support the grantee’s research.

Costs Covered

• 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. Teaching buyouts or salary supplements are not permitted.

Eligibility Criteria

• 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.

Application Requirements

• The application consists of the following:
  • Rationale for Funding Needs. (1-2 pages)
• If funding for conference attendance is requested, please provide information about the conference and anticipated costs.
  • Research Description (Up to 2 pages, not including citations)
  • Curriculum vitae (Up to 2 pages)
  • Budget Outline (Up to 1 page)
  • Current and pending funding support

For more information, visit EDGE Foundation.