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The Banff International Research Station for Mathematical Innovation and Discovery (BIRS) invites proposals for its 2027 scientific program, designed to facilitate collaboration and advance research across mathematical sciences.

The submission deadline for 5-day workshop proposals is Wednesday, September 17, 2025.

In 2027, BIRS will host a 48-week program at its main facility in Banff, Alberta. Additional workshops will take place across its affiliated international centres:

15 5-day half-workshops (max. 20 participants) at Casa Matemática Oaxaca (CMO), Mexico

12 5-day full workshops at the Institute for Advanced Study in Mathematics (IASM), Hangzhou, China

5 5-day full workshops at the Institute of Mathematics of the University of Granada (IMAG), Spain

10 5-day full workshops at the Chennai Mathematical Institute (CMI), India

BIRS provides an environment for deep, collaborative research and the exchange of ideas across disciplines. Its programs support frontier research in mathematics, statistics, and theoretical computer science, while also building connections to related fields and sectors. BIRS and its partner institutes provide full accommodation, meals, and on-site research facilities at no cost to invited participants.

Proposed workshops should engage a broad range of mathematical communities and foster meaningful collaboration across disciplines, regions, and career stages. Organizing teams and participant lists should reflect a range of perspectives — including research area, geographic distribution, career level and type of institution.

In addition to 5-day workshops, BIRS supports a wide range of other research and training activities, including Summer Schools, Hybrid Thematic Programs, BIRS Now! events, Focused Research Groups, Research in Teams, 2-day workshops, and PIMS–BIRS Team Up! initiatives. Full descriptions of these formats are available at:
https://www.birs.ca/programs/general-program-descriptions

Proposal submission guidelines can be found here:
https://proposals.birs.ca/guidelines

Proposals for non-standard formats (e.g., Research in Teams, Summer Schools) may be submitted year-round, but must be received at least five months before the requested start date.

Additionally, proposals are being accepted for a tandem workshop to be held simultaneously at MATRIX (Australia) and BIRS (Banff) during the week of November 22–27, 2026. The application deadline for the tandem workshop is September 1, 2025. For full details, visit:
https://www.birs.ca/announcements/2025-06-01/BIRS-MATRIX-Tandem-2026

All proposal submissions must be made using the online submission form at:
https://proposals.birs.ca

We look forward to receiving your proposals and to supporting discovery, collaboration, and global exchange in the mathematical sciences.

Sincerely,

Malabika Pramanik
Director, BIRS

La version française

Appel de propositions pour le programme scientifique BIRS 2027

Le Centre International de Recherches pour les Innovations et Découvertes en Mathématiques (BIRS) de Banff invite des propositions pour son programme scientifique 2027, conçu pour faciliter la collaboration et faire progresser la recherche à travers les sciences mathématiques.

La date limite pour les soumissions pour les ateliers de 5 jours c’est le mercredi le 17 septembre 2025.

En 2027, BIRS accueillera un programme scientifique d’une durée de 48 semaines dans sa centrale à Banff en Alberta. Des ateliers supplémentaires sont prévus dans ses succursales affiliées comme suit :

15 demi-ateliers de 5 jours (avec un maximum de 20 participants) à Casa Matemática Oaxaca (CMO) au Mexique,

12 ateliers complets de 5 jours à l’Institut pour Études Avancées en Mathématiques (IASM) à Hangzhou en Chine,

5 ateliers complets de 5 jours à l’Institut de Mathématiques de l’Université de Granada (IMAG), Espagne,

10 ateliers complets de 5 jours à l’Institut de Mathématique de Chennai (CMI) en Inde.

BIRS fournit un environnement pour une recherche approfondie et collaborative et l'échange d’idées entre différentes disciplines. Ses programmes soutiennent la recherche de pointe en mathématiques, statistiques et informatique théorique, tout en établissant des connexions avec des domaines et secteurs connexes. BIRS et ses centres affiliés offrent de l'hébergement en pension complète ainsi que des établissements et des équipements dediés à la recherche, le tout sans frais pour les participants au programme.

Les ateliers proposés devraient impliquer un large éventail de communautés mathématiques et favoriser une collaboration significative entre les disciplines, les régions et les étapes de carrière. L’organisation des équipes et des listes de participants doit refléter une gamme de perspectives — y compris la zone de recherche, la distribution géographique, le niveau professionnel et le type d’institution.

En plus des ateliers de 5 jours, BIRS soutient un large choix d’autres activités de recherche et de formation, comme les écoles d’été, des Programmes Thématiques Hybrides, des événements "BIRS Now!", des Groupes de Recherche Ciblés, des Recherche en Équipes, des ateliers de 2 jours, et des initiatives PIMS–BIRS "Team Up!". Descriptions complètes des ces formats sont disponibles au:
https://www.birs.ca/programs/general-program-descriptions

Des recommendations pour la soumission des demandes peuvent être consultées ici:
https://proposals.birs.ca/guidelines

Les propositions pour des formats non standard (par exemple, Recherche en Équipes, Écoles d’été) peuvent être soumises toute l’année, mais doivent être reçues au moins cinq mois avant la date de début demandée.

De plus, les propositions sont acceptées pour un atelier qui se tiendra simultanément - en tandem - à MATRIX (Australie) et BIRS (Banff) pendant la semaine du 22-27 novembre 2026. La date limite de candidature pour l’atelier en tandem est Le 1er septembre 2025. Pour plus de détails, vous pouvez visiter:
https://www.birs.ca/announcements/2025-06-01/BIRS-MATRIX-Tandem-2026

Toutes les propositions doivent être soumises via le portail en ligne BIRS:
https://proposals.birs.ca

Nous attendons avec impatience de recevoir vos propositions et de soutenir la découverte, la collaboration et l'échange mondial dans les sciences mathématiques.

Sincèrement,

Malabika Pramanik
Directeur du BIRS

La versión en español

La Estación de Investigación Internacional de Banff para la innovación y el Descubrimiento Matemático (BIRS) invita a presentar propuestas para su programa científico 2027, diseñado para facilitar la colaboración y avanzar en la investigación en las ciencias matemáticas.

La fecha límite para la presentación de propuestas para los talleres de 5 días es el miércoles 17 de septiembre de 2025.

En el 2027, BIRS llevará a cabo un programa de 48 semanas en su sede principal en Banff, Alberta. Además, se impartirán talleres adicionales en sus centros internacionales afiliados:

15 talleres de 5 días con 20 participantes en Casa Matemática Oaxaca (CMO), México

12 Talleres completos de 5 días en el Instituto de Estudios Avanzados en Matemáticas (IASM), Hangzhou, China

5 talleres completos de 5 días en el Instituto de Matemáticas de la Universidad de Granada (IMAG), España

10 talleres completos de 5 días en el Instituto de Matemáticas de Chennai (CMI), India

BIRS ofrece un entorno para la investigación colaborativa y profunda, así como para el intercambio de ideas entre disciplinas. Sus programas apoyan la investigación de vanguardia en matemáticas, estadística e informática teórica, a la vez que establecen vínculos con campos y sectores afines. BIRS y sus institutos asociados ofrecen alojamiento completo, comidas e instalaciones de investigación in situ sin costo alguno para los participantes invitados.

Los talleres propuestos deben involucrar a una amplia gama de comunidades matemáticas y fomentar una colaboración significativa entre disciplinas, regiones y etapas profesionales. Los equipos organizadores y las listas de participantes deben reflejar diversas perspectivas, incluyendo el área de investigación, la distribución geográfica, el nivel profesional y el tipo de institución.

Además de los talleres de 5 días, BIRS apoya una amplia gama de actividades de investigación y capacitación, como Escuelas de Verano, Programas Temáticos Híbridos, eventos BIRS Now!, Grupos de Investigación Enfocados, Investigación en Equipo, talleres de 2 días e iniciativas PIMS–BIRS Team Up!. Las descripciones completas de estos formatos están disponibles en:
https://www.birs.ca/programs/general-program-descriptions

Las guías para la presentación de propuestas se encuentran aquí:
https://proposals.birs.ca/guidelines

Las propuestas para formatos no estándar (por ejemplo, Investigación en Equipos, Escuelas de Verano) pueden presentarse durante todo el año, pero deben recibirse al menos cinco meses antes de la fecha de inicio solicitada.

Además, se aceptan propuestas para un taller en tándem que se realizará simultáneamente en MATRIX (Australia) y BIRS (Banff) durante la semana del 22 al 27 de noviembre de 2026. La fecha límite de solicitud para el taller en tándem es el 1 de septiembre de 2025. Para más información, visite:
https://www.birs.ca/announcements/2025-06-01/BIRS-MATRIX-Tandem-2026

Todas las propuestas deben enviarse a través del portal en línea del BIRS:
https://proposals.birs.ca

Esperamos recibir sus propuestas y apoyar el descubrimiento, la colaboración y el intercambio global en las ciencias matemáticas.

Atentamente,

Malabika Pramanik
Directora de BIRS

中文版

班夫国际数学创新与探索研究站(BIRS)现正式接受2027年项目的提案申请。5天研讨会(5-day workshops)提案的提交截止日期为2025年9月17日（星期三）。

2027年，BIRS将在位于阿尔伯塔省班夫的研究站举办为期48周的学术活动，并计划在其合作站点举办更多的研讨会:

位于墨西哥的Casa Matemética Oaxaca (CMO)将举办15个5天研讨会（每场参会人数最多20人）

位于中国杭州的数学高等研究院(IASM)将举办12个研讨会

位于西班牙的格拉纳达大学数学研究院(IMAG)将举办5个研讨会

位于印度的金奈数学研究院(CMI)将举办10个研讨会

BIRS为深入的合作研究和跨学科思想交流提供了良好的环境。其项目支持数学、统计学和理论计算机科学等前沿研究，并致力于与相关学科和领域建立联系。BIRS及其合作机构为受邀参会者免费提供会议期间的全额住宿、餐食以及场地设施。

提案项目应广泛汇聚多元数学领域，推动跨学科、跨地区及跨职业阶段的深度合作。组织团队与参会人员应体现多元视角，包括研究领域、地域分布、职业阶段以及所属机构类型等方面的多样性。

除了为期5日的研讨会外，BIRS同时支持多种类型的科研与培训活动，包括暑期学校、混合主题项目、BIRS Now! 活动、专题研究小组、团队研究计划、2日研讨会，以及 PIMS–BIRS Team Up! 计划。各类活动形式的详细介绍可参见：
https://www.birs.ca/programs/general-program-descriptions

提案的提交指南，请参阅BIRS网站：
https://proposals.birs.ca/guidelines

除常规项目外，其他项目提案（如团队研究计划、暑期学校）可全年提交。但须在申请的活动开始日期前至少 五个月提交。

此外，现正征集一项双会场研讨会提案，该研讨会将于2026年11月22日至27日在MATRIX（澳大利亚）和BIRS（班夫）同步举行。该项目的申请截止日期为2025年9月1日。详见：
https://www.birs.ca/announcements/2025-06-01/BIRS-MATRIX-Tandem-2026

所有提案均需通过BIRS网站在线提交：
https://proposals.birs.ca

我们期待收到您的提案，并为持续推动数学科学领域的探索创新、协同合作与全球交流予以全力支持。

谨启，

Malabika Pramanik
主任, 班夫国际数学创新与探索研究站

Program Overview

The Banff International Research Station (BIRS) in Banff, Canada and the Australian Mathematical Research Institute (MATRIX) invite proposals for a tandem workshop taking place simultaneously at MATRIX and BIRS in the week of November 22 - 27, 2026.

This joint initiative is designed to foster international collaboration in the mathematical sciences through coordinated, hybrid-format programming. The workshop will run concurrently at both sites, with each location hosting approximately 10–21 participants. Joint activities such as lectures or discussions will be scheduled to accommodate time zone differences (e.g., morning at MATRIX corresponds to afternoon the prior day at BIRS in Banff). Talks outside these time windows may be recorded and shared asynchronously across the two sites.

All proposal submissions must be submitted to BIRS and MATRIX separately to be considered eligible, using individual portals:

BIRS proposals platform: https://proposals.birs.ca

MATRIX application form: https://www.matrix-inst.org.au/call-for-programs/

prior to the deadline of 1 September, 2025.

MATRIX-BIRS Tandem Workshop 2026 Proposal Guidelines

Workshop name:
State the title of your tandem workshop in the format “MATRIX-BIRS Tandem Workshop 2026: TITLE“


Workshop organizers:
•  A proposal should contain at least two suggested organizers at each center (up to three at BIRS) who act as a common team of organizers for the tandem workshop and are commonly in charge of the proposal. Applicants should aim for gender balance among the organizers.

•  The BIRS organizing sub-committee can contain at most one member per institution.

•  The BIRS organizing committee must contain at least one organizer who self-identifies as a member of an under-represented group in STEM disciplines, and at least one organizer who is an early-career researcher (within ten years of their Ph.D. at the time of application).

•  For a successful proposal, organizers are required to submit a joint post-event report, which will be made publicly accessible.


Dates of the workshop
Must be the week of 22-27 November, 2026.


Format of the proposal(4-6 pages):
•  Description of the topic, timeliness, novelty, recent results, references, special lectures.

•  The proposed provisional program of the tandem workshop should take into account the different time zones. For example, schedule main talks with real-time transmissions in morning time slots at MATRIX and afternoon slots at BIRS (Banff, Alberta, Canada). More technical talks, longer talks etc. can be recorded via zoom for availability at the other center.

A competitive proposal should make a convincing case for the tandem structure of the proposed activity.


Participant list:
•  The proposals should contain two lists of intended invitees(10-20 suggested participants at MATRIX and 10-21 participants at BIRS) with explicit indication of the diversity and selection criteria, according to the centers’ rules.

•  The BIRS proposal should include expressions of interest from perspective participants, recorded through the BIRS portal. This helps organizers gauge the interest of the scientific community in the proposed event and signals its appeal to the selection panel. All the invitees who express interest in the proposed event will automatically be invited as physical workshop participants if the proposal is successful. BIRS recommends sending no more than 15 invitations, including organizers, to potential participants at the proposal stage, to allow for additions in case revisions are requested. The number of invitations should not exceed 21, the on-site capacity.

•   List of 10-20 suggested participants at MATRIX should be provided under the 'Additional Comment' section.

BIRS Support
Full board (breakfast, lunch and dinner) will be provided for the invited on-site participants, along with dedicated social space and breakout rooms. BIRS cannot provide travel support for participants or honorarium for speakers.

BIRS can facilitate travel support for eligible participants through existing partnerships, as detailed here: https://www.birs.ca/participants/travel-support/


Other External Funding

Please include a list of external funding if you have applied for and/or received for this workshop.


Review and Outcome

Workshop proposals will be reviewed by a MATRIX-BIRS joint-committee comprised of members of the institutes’ respective Scientific Committees. The outcome of your workshop proposal will be communicated to you by BIRS and MATRIX Programs Coordinator in November 2025.

Contact

If you have any questions about the submission process on the BIRS side, please contact the BIRS Office via email at birs@birs.ca.

A Global Initiative to Foster Mathematical Talent and Collaboration

BIRS is thrilled to announce the launch of the OneMath World School, a first-of-its-kind global program designed to connect young mathematical talent with leading experts in emerging fields.

This initiative brings together advanced undergraduates, graduate students, and early-career researchers from around the world to collaborate with established leaders and explore cutting-edge topics at the intersection of theory and application.

Program Overview

• The OneMath World School will host 100 early-career participants in 2026.
• Participants will take part in 4 week-long thematic schools held across 3 continents.
• Curriculum will blend research, communication, and cross-cultural exchange.

First School
Theme: Topological Data Analysis and Applications
Hosted by: Chennai Mathematical Institute (CMI), India & Casa Matemática Oaxaca (CMO), Mexico
Timeline: 20 – 28 February, 2026 (CMI), 28 June – 3 July, 2026 (CMO)
Capacity: 40 students per site + instructors

Second School
Theme: Topics in Mathematical Biology
Hosted by: Brin Mathematics Research Center (BMRC), USA & Institute for Mathematics in Granada (IMAG), Spain
Timeline: 22 – 26 June, 2026 (BMRC), 15 – 19 June, 2026 (IMAG)
Capacity: 40 students per site + instructors

Partner Institutions

The OneMath World School is hosted by a rotating global consortium of research institutes, including:

• Casa Matemática Oaxaca (CMO), Mexico
• Chennai Mathematical Institute (CMI), India
• Institute for Mathematics in Granada (IMAG), Spain
• Brin Mathematics Research Center (BMRC), USA
• Intelligent Analytics (IA) at UBC-Okanagan, Canada
• Banff International Research Station (BIRS), Canada

Eligibility & Logistics

The program is open to advanced undergraduate students, graduate students, and early-career researchers with strong mathematical backgrounds.

Infrastructural support will be provided by Banff International Research Station (BIRS), including:

• Publicizing the schools
• Hosting of virtual sessions
• Archiving of course materials
• Facilitating cross-site interactions

How to Apply

Registration and selection will be managed by the individual hosting institutes. Please visit the program websites below for up-to-date timelines, eligibility criteria, and application details:

• CMO - Casa Matemática Oaxaca
• CMI - Chennai Mathematical Institute
• IMAG - Institute for Mathematics in Granada
• BMRC - Brin Mathematics Research Center
• IA - Intelligent Analytics at UBC-Okanagan

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We look forward to welcoming the next generation of mathematical pioneers to the OneMath World School.

Deputy Director, Banff International Research Station (BIRS)

The Banff International Research Station (BIRS) invites applications for the position of Deputy Director (DD). This is a key leadership role within BIRS, contributing to the strategic vision and operational management of one of the world’s premier mathematical research institutions.

About BIRS

BIRS is a globally recognized research institute that hosts and supports high-impact mathematical sciences programs, facilitating collaboration among researchers from across the world. With a commitment to excellence and innovation, BIRS provides a dynamic environment for advancing mathematical research.

Role and Responsibilities

The Deputy Director will work closely with the BIRS Director, BIRS Administrative and Programming Team to oversee the station’s scientific programming and strategic initiatives. Specific responsibilities include:

• Supporting the development and implementation of BIRS’s scientific programs.
• Assisting in the review and selection of program proposals.
• Liasing actively with funding agencies and in fundraising efforts.
• Engaging with researchers and institutional partners to foster collaboration.
• Representing BIRS in regional and national outreach efforts.
• Contributing to the operational and strategic planning of the institute.

Qualifications

The ideal candidate will have:

• A strong research record in the mathematical sciences.
• Excellent organizational and communication skills.
• A demonstrated commitment to fostering collaborative research environments.
• Experience with academic program administration or research leadership would be considered an asset.

Location and Term

• The position is open to candidates who are tenured faculty members at a major university in British Columbia (BC) or Alberta (AB), given the practical considerations for the role.
• The role will be an add-on to the candidate's responsibilities as a faculty member at their own institution. A compensation package will be negotiated. Applicants should be prepared to negotiate a teaching release with their academic institution.

Application Process

Applicants should submit a CV and a statement of interest and vision outlining their relevant experience and vision for the role. References are optional at the initial stages, but will be required for short listed candidates.

Applications are open until July 31, 2025, with a planned start date of September 1, 2025.

For inquiries or to submit an application, please contact birs-administrator@birs.ca.

The PIMS/BIRS Team Up! program provides opportunities for in-person collaboration to teams of mathematical scientists, targeting researchers whose research program may have been disproportionately affected by various obstacles like family obligations, professional isolation, access to funding, and the COVID-19 pandemic. This includes, but need not be limited to, women, gender-expansive, and minoritized groups, Indigenous scholars, individuals with visible/invisible challenges and early-career researchers with limited resources.

Successful applicants will receive lodging and meals (subject to availability) at either the Banff or Kelowna BIRS site, as well as reasonable reimbursement for travel expenses. A key goal of this program is for researchers with caregiving responsibilities to participate fully in its scientific activities. To this end, support may also be offered in the form of lodging and reimbursement of travel expenses for children accompanying the member, as well as lodging and travel expenses for a caregiver. Successful applicants of the TeamUp program who will be accompanied by children and/or a caregiver during their residency should submit their requests to PIMS (programs@pims.math.ca) at least one month prior to the event.

Program Details and Eligibility

To participate in Team Up! Applicants should meet the following criteria:

• Groups of two to six mathematicians with partial results on an established project or a clear plan for a proposed project.
• Each member of the group must have a Ph.D. in mathematics or a related area or advanced graduate standing.
• At least one team member with a Ph.D. must be based at a PIMS Member or PIMS Affiliated institution.
• Each group must apply to be in residence at a designated BIRS venue (Banff or Kelowna) for two weeks.
• All members of the group must be in residence for the full duration of the visit.
• Applicants may only apply as a member of one research group.

Application Process

One person from each group should complete the application form linked below. That form will ask for details of your existing collaboration, including:

• A brief history of the collaboration
• The context, description, and goals of the research problems to be addressed
• Timeliness and novelty of the proposed research
• Partial results obtained (if any)
• A timeline for the project, describing how the group plans to pursue this project before, during and after the residence
• A selection of preferred (and impossible) dates for your residence

In addition to these project details, you will be asked to provide contact details for the members of the collaboration. All members will be contacted (automatically, by email) and asked to complete a second form to capture their demographic and biographical information. Specifically, we will be asking for:

• A statement summarizing the applicants' current challenges and their request for resources to address these.
• A list of all members on the research team, including home institution, citizenship, year of Ph.D., current position, as well as demographic details
• A brief biographical sketch for each of the team members
• The Anticipated impact of the proposed collaboration on the applicants' career
• Details of any existing support from PIMS or BIRS provided to the applicant.

Completion of the second survey by all members of your collaboration is required for the application to be considered complete.

Applications

We are currently accepting applications for residences in the period September 1, 2025-August 31, 2026. Complete applications (including demographic information for all collaboration members) must be received by April 15, 2025. Successful applicants will be notified early the following June. If you have any questions about this program or your application, please contact events@pims.math.ca.

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