Pacific Institute for the Mathematical Sciences (PIMS): mathematical sciences research and training network
The Pacific Institute for the Mathematical Sciences (PIMS), affiliated with the University of Alberta, is a distributed network promoting mathematical sciences research, training, and collaboration across Canada and internationally.
Overview
PIMS is a distributed mathematical sciences institute whose mandate is to promote excellent research and applications of the mathematical sciences, facilitate the training of highly qualified personnel, build an equitable, diverse, and inclusive mathematical community, enrich public awareness of and education in mathematics, and create partnerships with similar organizations around the world.
Research focus areas
- Collaborative Research Groups (CRGs) building research networks
- Network-wide graduate courses, colloquia, and postdoctoral programs
- A 2026-2027 thematic year on Mathematics and Artificial Intelligence, and PIMS-supported work in quantum computing
Membership & engagement
PIMS supports postdoctoral fellowships, travel awards (including the PIMS-BIRS-Simons Travel Award), scientific events, and the Syzygy JupyterHub service. It hosts an International Research Lab of the CNRS and acknowledges support from NSERC and the Simons Foundation.
About University of Alberta
The University of Alberta is a large, comprehensive public research university in Edmonton with multiple campuses and a strong applied research culture. Industry engages through co-located labs and pilot-scale facilities, as well as established co-op and internship programs that place talent with partners year-round. Integration with Alberta’s province-wide hospital system supports clinical research and accelerates translation. Companies also benefit from proximity to regional industry clusters and collaboration hubs on and near campus for joint R&D and prototyping. Supported by NSERC, CIHR, SSHRC, and Canada Foundation for Innovation funding—plus provincial and industry support—the tech transfer office manages IP, licensing, and startup formation with streamlined sponsored-research agreements.
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