SIAM Prize for Distinguished Service to the Profession

The prize, established in 1985 and originally intended to be awarded periodically, is now awarded annually for contributions to the advancement of applied mathematics on the national or international level.

Prize Description

The prize is awarded every year to an applied mathematician who has made distinguished contributions to the furtherance of applied mathematics on the national or international level.

Read the full prize specifications.

Eligibility Criteria

The prize can be presented to any member of the scientific community who meets the general principal guideline of the prize description.

About the Award

The SIAM Prize for Distinguished Service to the Profession includes a certificate. SIAM will reimburse the recipient for reasonable travel expenses incurred in attending the award ceremony.

Learn more about the past recipients and selection committees.

Award Date

The SIAM Prize for Distinguished Service to the Profession will next be awarded at the 2024 SIAM Annual Meeting.

Award Presentation

The prize will be presented by the SIAM President at the Prizes and Awards Luncheon. The announcement of the award will appear in SIAM News, the SIAM website, and appropriate electronic media.