TORONTO, April 10, 2019. The Centre national de la recherche scientifique (CNRS), the Fondation mathématique Jacques-Hadamard (FMJH), and the Fields Institute are excited to announce new collaborations to further research in the mathematical sciences. 

The three-year partnerships, the first of their kind between Fields and French institutions, represent a high-level of collaboration and hopes to establish long-term partnerships between French and Canadian mathematic communities. The agreements were formalized at a signing ceremony on April 9, 2019, in Paris, France.

The new partnerships provide better mobility for academics between Fields, the CNRS­­--the largest fundamental research organization in Europe, and the FMJH--a French initiative that aims to support projects of scientific excellence in mathematical and related sciences in the Paris-Saclay area.

The bilateral agreements allow for improved support for students, postdoctoral fellows, and established and emerging researchers, including placements for eligible undergraduates in the Fields summer research program--a Toronto-based world-class research experience for undergraduates worldwide.

Established in 1992, the Fields Institute is one of the premier mathematical research institutes in Canada. Its goal is to provide a supportive and rich environment for mathematics innovation and education.

“Through these agreements, Fields is able to offer exchange programs, share resources and work together with other institutes to enhance and promote excellence in mathematics research at home and abroad. The contributions of France-based researchers have been integral and vitally important to the intellectual life and success of the Institute and we hope to encourage and promote new connections through these agreements” said Fields Institute Director Ian Hambleton. 

Fields Deputy Director Huaxiong Huang added that “Fields has several long-lasting international partnerships and strong connections with the French mathematical community. The CNRS and the FMJH will further our goal of fostering academic cooperation and strengthening scientific, academic, and student exchange opportunities.”

About the CNRS

Founded in 1939, the CNRS is a French interdisciplinary public research organization internationally recognized for the excellence of its scientific research. Its scientists explore the living world, matter, the Universe, and the functioning of human societies in order to meet the major challenges of today and tomorrow.

About the FMJH

Founded in 2010, by decree of the French Prime Minister, the FMJH is a French initiative that aims to support projects of scientific excellence in mathematical and related sciences. It contributes to the development and structure of mathematical training at the graduate, doctoral, and postdoctoral levels. It also helps make connections between mathematics and other scientific disciplines and reinforces and coordinates international collaborative programs in support of its mission.

Ian Hambleton, Director, Fields Institute (right) shakes hands with Mr. Jean-Stéphane Dhersin, Deputy Director, International Collaboration, CNRS at the Canadian Embassy in Paris on April 9, 2019. 

Ian Hambleton, Director, Fields Institute (right) shakes hands with Mr. Pierre Pansu, Director, FMJH at the Canadian Embassy in Paris on April 9, 2019.

Top image, from left to right: Antoine Deza (McMaster University), Vincent Klassen (Canadian Embassy), Guillaume Garreta (Université Paris-Saclay), Sarah Mondet (Université Paris-Saclay), Arvind Gupta (Fields Institute), Eudora Berniolles (CNRS DERCI), Pierre Pansu (FMJH, Université Paris-Saclay), Marine Guérin (CNRS INSMI), Ian Hambleton (Fields Institute), Pamela Kanter (Canadian Embassy), Jean-Stéphane Dhersin (CNRS INSMI), Jean Thèves (CNRS DERCI) at the signatory ceremony at the Canadian Embassy in Paris on April 9, 2019.