SMRI hosts yearly themed special semesters to focus on specific, cutting-edge topics in the mathematical sciences. Our special semesters bring together all levels of local and international researchers, including senior academic experts, to intensively collaborate on frontier topics for the duration of one semester. Programs typically feature specialized seminar series, interactive discussions, mini-courses, or dedicated research workshops.
Current and upcoming Themes
2026 Quantum computing
2027 Nonlinear PDEs and applications
2028 Computational Algebra
Past Themes
2025 – Modern Perspectives in Representation Theory
2024 – Perspectives on Mathematics, it’s humanity, culture and communications
2023 – Mathematical Challenges in AI
2022 – Machine learning for the working mathematician
Fellowships
The SMRI Fellowships enable participation at our special semester programs for underrepresented, emerging, or internationally renowned researchers. This initiative aims to promote greater equity in the mathematical sciences, contributing to the development of a more inclusive and representative global research community, and enabling talented individuals to contribute to, and benefit from SMRI’s strong research ecosystem.