Apply to the MOST Program

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Are you currently a student?(Required)

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Applying as an early-career professional

What is your current occupation? Who is your employer? Are you considered full-time or part-time? How many hours per week do you work?(Required)

If you are not currently a student, when were you most recently enrolled as a student? [Enter in the month and year](Required)

What is your highest level of education attained? (Note that the MOST Program can only consider current PhD students or recent PhD graduates.)(Required)

High school degree

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Bachelor’s degree

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Master’s degree

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Applying as a currently enrolled student

What is the name of your academic institution?(Required)

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What is the degree program for which you are currently enrolled?(Required)

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When did you begin your degree program? [Select the Month and Year; the exact day will not matter.](Required)

What is your expected graduation date? [Select the expected Month and Year; the exact day will not matter.](Required)

Application questions

Describe your prior experience with math outreach. (Please include enough detail that we can judge your level of familiarity; if you have no prior experience, please write “Not applicable.”)(Required)

In 1-3 paragraphs, please explain why you wish to participate in MOST.(Required)

Upload your CV.(Required)

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Please list your degrees received/in progress, along with the institutions, focus of study, and dates.(Required)

Is your PhD (or will your PhD be) in mathematics?(Required)

Yes

No

In a few words or a brief phrase, what is the topic of your doctoral research?(Required)

Please provide the name, email address, and phone number (if possible) of your doctoral supervisor, department chair, or current manager.(Required)

How did you hear about the MOST program? If you were referred, please let us know who referred you.(Required)

If selected for the MOST program, I agree:(Required)

To attend all three days of the training seminar (July 8-10, 2026) in New York City; I understand the program will fully cover air or train travel within the continental U.S. (if needed) and hotel accommodation.

To give my outreach talk (which will be developed during the program) at least three times OR reach at least 120 students prior to December 31, 2027; I understand there will be a small honorarium for completing the requirements by that date.

To participate in one online MoMath program by the end of 2027.

To present one in-person program hosted by MoMath by the end of June 2028; I understand that the in-person presentation will be in New York City and that MOST will fully cover air or train travel within the continental U.S. (if needed) and hotel accommodation, and will also provide a small honorarium for that presentation.

You must attest to meeting all program requirements to submit an application.

Eligibility criteria not met

We regret to inform you that the MOST Program can only consider current PhD students or recent PhD graduates. Based on your responses, you currently do not meet the eligibility criteria for this program.

If you would like to provide additional information so that we may better understand your eligibility status, you may do so below.