National Research Symposia in the Mathematical Sciences

The Centre for Mathematics and its Applications (CMA) sponsors a series of Research Symposia in the Mathematical Sciences, each one to last one week. The meetings are typically organised around visits to Australia of international leaders in mathematics and statistics, these visits being funded by other sources. Proposals will be assessed by the MSI Planning Committee.

Funding is available to support 20-30 people for 5 days generally at The Australian National University.  It is envisaged that travel for participants will be covered by funds from other sources.  In certain circumstances funding may be available for some travel expenses.

Information for proposers of symposia

A. General

1. The Symposia are managed by the CMA.

2. Symposia are normally of one week duration.

3. Each Symposium should generally have at least two organisers, at least one of whom should be a member of the MSI.

4. Symposia will generally be held at the ANU. The budget is intended to support full board for 4 or 5 nights for 20-30 participants. The program is not intended as a source of supplementary funding for meetings. Meetings funded under the program should be referred to in all publicity as "CMA National Research Symposia".

5. The budget allocated to Symposia is currently:

   Up to $7,500 per symposium, for those held at ANU

   Up to $5,000 per symposium, for those held outside ANU

6. Budget guidelines
   • Accommodation - up to $250.00 for each participant
   • Travel within Australia, in exceptional cases only
   • Extra support for students
   • Welcome reception and morning and afternoon teas
   • Room bookings and associated administrative costs
   • Not to be used for conference dinners.

B. Proposals

Proposals for CMA National Research Symposia are sought from researchers in the mathematical sciences. Proposals for Symposia in any branch of mathematics or statistics will be considered. They should be addressed to

Professor Neil Trudinger
Head
Centre for Mathematics and its Applications
The Australian National University
Canberra ACT 0200
Australia

The following information should be included:

1. Title of Symposium
2. A 250-word description for non-experts of the substance of the topic
3. A statement concerning the Aims and Significance of the Symposium
4. A list of proposed invited speakers
5. A budget plan
6. The names of 2 referees who might be consulted about the proposal.

Proposals should be no longer than 3 pages.

C. Reports

At the completion of the symposium, organisers must submit:

• Program of the symposium including a list of participants and titles of talks given
• Financial statement
• Report on the meeting, including highlights and achievements