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Fondation Sciences Mathématiques de Paris

The Fondation Sciences Mathématiques de Paris (FSMP) is a network of excellence that federates the main laboratories of mathematics and fundamental computer science in central and northern Paris.

It is the largest concentration of mathematicians in the world. Its scientific spectrum encompasses all mathematics, from pure mathematics to the most applied, including fundamental computer science.

The FSMP

  • Proposes and funds programs for research and training in mathematics and fundamental computer science
  • Organizes scientific events
  • Works to disseminate mathematics to the media, the general public, the economic and industrial world.
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FSMP Programs and tenders

The foundation mainly implements and finances

  • Chairs of excellence, which enable leading mathematicians to work in affiliated laboratories. All areas of fundamental and applied mathematics, as well as fundamental computer science, are eligible.
  • Post-doctoral positions in mathematics and fundamental computer science.
  • Research stays abroad and in France for doctoral students.
  • The MathPhDInFrance doctoral program, co-financed by Europe (Marie Sklodowska-Curie Actions) as part of Horizon 2020, which offers grants for co-directed theses between a laboratory in Île-de-France and a laboratory in another region (outside Île-de-France).
  • PGSM (master): a master's scholarship program in Paris at one of the universities in the FSMP network.
  • Hosting high-level scientists from outside the FSMP's network of laboratories, both French and foreign, for two- or three-month stays in affiliated laboratories.
  • Actions promoting the development of soft skills (non-scientific and transferable skills) for students and post-doctoral fellows graduating from its programs.

It also organizes, co-organizes or supports :

  • Other programs and projectsa>, including the FSMP-IHP program, cooperation with the Fields Institute, the Childcare program, the Challenge data, the Popov Prize, the Kevin Henriot Prize, the Ibni Prize and the French-Brazilian Mathematics Network.

SUPPORT THE FSMP!

Call for applications and fundings

23 February 2026
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Calls for tenders and financing
PGSM second call for application is open from February 23rd to April 20th 2026.
23 September 2023
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Calls for tenders and financing

The Researchers Invitations program and the Stays for PhD students receive applications receive applications throughout the year.

01 June 2023
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The FSMP offers to all students enrolled in one of the Master's degrees in mathematics or fundamental computer science within its scope to finance their M2 internship, in France, outside the Île-de-France region. Read more...

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19 March 2026
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Cours FSMP
Claude R. LeBrun, professor at Stony Brook, specialist in Riemannian Geometry and laureate of the FSMP Chair of Excellence in 2025, is giving, in the frame of his chair, a 15-hour course on the topic Einstein Metrics, Four-Manifolds, and Differential...
25 February 2026
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Since 2010, the FSMP has made a point of attending major international mathematics conferences (ICM, ICIAM, European Congress) and chronicling them daily through a blog created for the occasion. We regret to announce that we will not be attending ICM...
23 February 2026
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Calls for tenders and financing
PGSM second call for application is open from February 23rd to April 20th 2026.

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