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The American Mathematical Society (AMS) has announced the allocation of $1 million in Backstop Grants, designed to provide crucial support to the mathematical community. This initiative is a response to recent federal funding cuts that have significantly impacted societies, institutes, and departments engaged in mathematical research and activities. The grants aim to ensure the continuation of essential projects, conferences, and other scholarly pursuits within the mathematical sciences.

The AMS Backstop Grants will be administered through a streamlined and transparent application process, emphasizing equitable support for a wide range of activities and mathematicians. As an initial step, the AMS is providing a grant to the Association for Women in Mathematics (AWM) to support its 2025 Research Symposium. Organizations that have been affected by funding reductions are encouraged to inquire about potential support from the AMS.

The move comes as the U.S. National Science Foundation (NSF) has faced substantial budget constraints, with spending on basic sciences reduced by 50% or more in 2025. Similar cuts are projected for the coming year, leading to widespread disruption within the academic research ecosystem. This situation has resulted in laboratories suspending operations, graduate students facing uncertainty about completing their degrees, and early-career faculty losing critical grants.


References :

• www.ams.org: Details about the AMS Backstop Grants.

Classification:

• HashTags: #AMSGrants #MathematicsFunding #MathCommunitySupport
• Company: AMS
• Target: Research
• Product: Mathematics
• Feature: Funding
• Type: News
• Severity: Medium