The Centre de recherches mathématiques

The Centre de recherches mathématiques (CRM) is one of the world’s premier research institutes in the mathematical sciences.

Founded in 1968 at the Université de Montréal, the CRM unites the mathematical expertise of Quebec and other Canadian universities while hosting programs that bring together mathematicians from all over the world.

With a unique dual structure, the CRM combines competitive, internationally focused scientific programming alongside the research and training activities of thirteen high-performance research laboratories, which regroup most of Quebec’s research mathematicians and statisticians.

Explore our activities and training programs below!

PROGRAMS & LECTURE SERIES

Thematic Programs

Two annual thematic programs
(workshops, conferences, schools)

Universal Statistics in Number Theory: March 2 – July 3, 2026
Math for Health: August 3 – December 18, 2026

General Scientific Program

7–8 annual workshops/conferences
(beyond thematic programs)

Prestigious Lecture Series

• Aisenstadt Chairs
• CRM Nirenberg Lectures in Geometric Analysis
• CRM Distinguished Lectures in Applied Mathematics
• CRM Distinguished Lectures in Mathematical Physics

PRIZES & PUBLICATIONS

Prizes

• CRM–Fields–PIMS: Canada’s top recognition for mathematical sciences
• André-Aisenstadt: Outstanding research by an early-career Canadian mathematician
• ACP–CRM: For mathematical physics
• CRM–SSC: Early-career statistician recognition
• CRM–ISM–AMQ: Outstanding AMQ publication

Publications

• AccroMath (with the ISM)
• Annales mathématiques du Québec (AMQ)
• CRM Proceedings (AMS)
• CRM Monographs Series (AMS)
• CRM Series in Mathematical Physics (Springer)
• CRM Short Courses (Springer)

TRAINING & OUTREACH

Training

• Séminaire de mathématiques supérieures (SMS)
• École Langlands
• CRM–PIMS Summer School in Probability
• Montreal Industrial Problem Solving Workshop
• CRM–ISM Postdoctoral Fellowships

Outreach

• Grandes conférences du CRM
• International Day of Women in Mathematics
• Activities in high schools and CEGEPs
• Field projects (En Avant Math! initiative)

Community

• Colloque des sciences mathématiques du Québec
• Research seminars within the CRM labs (≥ 15)
• CRM Distinguished Researchers Program
• Program for Mathematicians in Distress

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