PIMS 2025-2026 Network Wide Colloquium begins on Thursday September 25th with our first speaker, Fields Medalist Curtis McMullen. Four other speakers will round out this high profile network wide event.
Opportunity
PIMS/BIRS Team Up! Pathways to Inclusive Research
PIMS offers collaborative opportunities for those who have faced barriers such as family obligations, isolation or limited funding. Apply today!
News Article
PIMS-Supported Research Leads to Major Quantum Computing Initiative
Led by Dr. Steven Rayan, this initiative advances Canada’s growing leadership in quantum science.
Call for new courses
PIMS Network Wide Courses
The PIMS Network Wide Courses programs helps share graduate level courses throughout the PIMS network. Registration for winter courses is now open. Application deadlines vary but begin in November.
Funding Available
PIMS-BIRS-Simons Travel Award
PIMS-BIRS-Simons Travel Award helps provides funding for researchers attending a BIRS 5-day (or longer) program to maximize the impact of their travel by visiting a PIMS site for collaboration.
Newsletter
PIMS Connection
Stay connected to mathematical research, programs, and events across Canada and the international PIMS network.
Event
Emergent Research Seminar
Discover cutting-edge research by PIMS Postdoctoral Fellows—sign up now to attend our Emergent Research seminars.
News Article
Maths, Oceans & International Collaboration
Spotlight on the latest Maths & Oceans article from Paul Vigneaux, on residence at PIMS from France.
The PIMS mandate is to promote excellent research and applications of the mathematical sciences, to facilitate the training of highly qualified personnel, to create an equitable, diverse and inclusive community in the mathematical sciences, to enrich public awareness of and education in mathematics and to create partnerships with similar organizations around the world.
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