Prize Description
The SIAM Activity Group on Financial Mathematics and Engineering Early Career Prize (SIAG/FME Early Career Prize) is awarded at the SIAM Conference on Financial Mathematics and Engineering to one individual in their early career for distinguished contributions to mathematical modeling in finance in the three calendar years preceding the award year.
Eligibility Criteria
The candidate’s work must contain significant research contributions to mathematical modeling in finance. One key paper must be cited as evidencing the contributions, though a body of papers may be discussed in the nomination. The qualifying key paper must have been published in English in a peer-reviewed journal within the three calendar years preceding the award year. Either the recipient must be a graduate student or the key paper must have been published no more than three years after the candidate received their Ph.D. The committee may consider exceptions to the three-years-from Ph.D. rule, for career interruptions or delays occurring, e.g., for child bearing, child rearing, or elder care.
For the 2025 award, the paper must have been published between the dates of January 1, 2022 - December 31, 2024. The candidate must have received their Ph.D. no earlier than 2019. The key paper must have been published no more than three years after the candidate received their Ph.D.