Research Communities

AIM Research Communities (ARCs) are virtual collaborative efforts involving at least 40 people, organized around a particular area of research in the mathematical sciences. The purpose of an AIM Research Community is to support the ongoing research activities of its participants. It is expected that Research Communities have a long lifetime and grow over time. Most ARCs accept applications when they are starting and some accept applications periodically; please check the webpage associated with each ARC for information about how to apply to that ARC.  There are three main types of ARCs:  

• The primary outcome of a Research Group  ARC is the production of research results and their dissemination via publications. Such ARCs often resemble an AIM workshop, but expanded in time, reduced in intensity, and held completely online.   This type of ARC often continues for years.

•  A Research Learning Community ARC usually provides guided collaborative learning for graduate students and other junior researchers, often with mini-courses, tutorials, reading groups, etc.  This type of ARC usually lasts between one semester and one year..

• A Research Network  ARC focuses on supporting the development of a particular research area through building a network, often bringing together experts in different areas who can help bridge gaps and strengthen collaborations among those with different scientific backgrounds.  This type of ARC often continues for years. 

For more information, please contact Leslie Hogben, Director of Research Communities, hogben@aimath.org.

Proposing an ARC

Proposals for ARCs include:

• a description of the ARC’s motivation, focus and goals;

• a discussion of the mathematics involved in the ARC;

• a list of organizers (at least 2, at most 4);

• a list of potential participants;

• the mathematics subject classification and a list of references.

AIM is currently accepting proposals for AIM Research Communities, with a deadline of November 1. Proposals can be submitted using the research community proposal form . Groups considering proposing a Research Community may find it helpful to meet with Leslie Hogben (hogben@aimath.org) before submitting a proposal.

• Active Communities 10
• Past Communities 6