SIAM Activity Group on Analysis of Partial Differential Equations Best Paper Prize

Established in 2005, the paper is awarded to the author or authors of the most outstanding paper, as determined by the selection committee, on a topic in partial differential equations.

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Prize Description

The SIAM Activity Group on Analysis of Partial Differential Equations Best Paper Prize (SIAG/APDE Best Paper Prize) is awarded every two years to the author(s) of the most outstanding paper, as determined by the prize committee, on a topic in partial differential equations published in the four calendar years preceding the award year.

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Eligibility Criteria

The qualifying paper must contain significant research contributions to the field of partial differential equations, as commonly defined in the mathematical literature, with direct or potential applications. The paper must have been published in English in a peer-reviewed journal within the four calendar years preceding the award year.

For the 2025 award, the paper must have been published between the dates of January 1, 2021– December 31, 2024.

Required Materials

  • Nominator’s letter of recommendation for candidate paper
  • Bibliographic citation for the candidate paper
  • Digital version of the candidate paper (PDF required)

About the Award

The SIAM Activity Group on Analysis of Partial Differential Equations Best Paper Prize (SIAG/APDE Best Paper Prize) includes a certificate containing the award citation. If the selected paper has multiple authors, each author will receive a certificate. At least one of the awardees is invited to attend the award ceremony and to present the paper as a plenary lecture at the meeting.

Learn more about the past recipients and selection committees.

Award Date

The prize will next be awarded at the 2025 SIAM Conference on Analysis of Partial Differential Equations.

Award Presentation

The Chair of the SIAM Activity Group on Analysis of Partial Differential Equations will present the award to the recipient(s). An announcement of the award recipient(s) and the winning article will appear in SIAM News.