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MEF Funding Application for Professional Development and Projects is Open!

Are you a mathematics student at the University of Waterloo with a great idea or a professional development opportunity on the horizon? The Math Endowment Fund (MEF) is excited to announce that our funding application for professional development and projects is now open!

What is MEF?

The Mathematics Endowment Fund (MEF) is an income-generating fund that exists to finance projects that are in the best interests of undergraduate math students at the University of Waterloo.

We provide funding for a wide range of activities, including:

• Professional Development: publication fees, activities delivered in an online format, conference accommodation, travel, and registration; and other initiatives that benefit the career of an individual student.
• Projects: A project is any request for funding that involves a group of people or an operation that is not done for an individual's professional development. 

Who Can Apply?

All undergraduate mathematics students at the University of Waterloo are eligible to apply for MEF funding. Whether you're looking to attend a conference, host a workshop, develop a new tool, or embark on a research project, we want to hear from you!

How to Apply

1. Prepare Your Proposal: Clearly outline your project or professional development opportunity. Include details about the objectives, expected outcomes, and how it will benefit the mathematics community.  The form can be found on this website.
2. Budget: Provide a detailed budget, including all anticipated expenses and any other sources of funding.
3. Submit Your Application: Complete the MEF funding application form available on our website. Be sure to submit all required documents and information.

Important Dates

• Application Deadline: July 5th 2024

Need Help?

If you have any questions or need assistance with your application, don't hesitate to reach out to us at mefcom@uwaterloo.ca We're here to help you through the application process and ensure your proposal is as strong as possible.

Don't miss this opportunity to bring your ideas to life and advance your professional development with the support of MEF. Apply now and make a difference in the mathematics community at the University of Waterloo!

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The deadlines for Project funding applications and Funding Council nominations have been extended by a week to November 7 at 11:59 PM (Eastern time).

Hi everyone,

• the Professional Development funding form has been opened!
• the Project funding form will open on October 20. All applications must be submitted by 11:59 PM Eastern time on October 31.
• we're now accepting nominations for Funding Council! Nominations are due 11:59 PM Eastern on October 31.

You can find a full list of our important dates this term here.

We are working through some logistical challenges this term and there may be a delay in our response time for any inquiries. We promise that we'll get back to you as soon as possible. Thanks for your understanding, and we hope you have a nice reading week.

Hi Everyone!

Hope you all had a nice and relaxing winter break and are enjoying the beginning of the new term! The executive director for Winter 2022 is Kanan Sharma. Please email me at mefcom@uwaterloo.ca if you have any questions.

You can find the deadlines for this term on our important dates page.

WATERLOO, Ont. (April 3, 2021) – As the COVID-19 pandemic continues to impact the experience of the University of Waterloo Mathematics undergraduate students, the University of Waterloo Mathematics Endowment Fund (MEF) remains committed to improving undergraduate mathematics education.

Hi Everyone!

Hope you all had an amazing winter break with lots of virtual celebrations and get-togethers and are enjoying the beginning of the new term! The executive director for Winter 2021 is Uyen Tran. Please complete the Contact Us form if you have any questions.

Council nominations are due on Sunday, February 21st, 2021 at 11:59pm Eastern Standard Time (EST).

Project funding proposals are due on Wednesday, March 3rd, 2021 at 11:59pm EST.

We have also started accepting professional development funding proposals on a first-come, first-served basis. 

Please contact the Executive Director if you have any questions. 

Hi Everyone!

Hope you all had a great & safe summer and are enjoying the beginning of the new term! MEF will still be operating during Fall 2020; the executive director for the term is Kanan Sharma. Please complete the Contact Us form if you have any questions. 

Hi all,

Hope everyone is taking care of themselves during these uncertain times. MEF will still be operating during Spring 2020; the executive director for Spring 2020 is Andy Zhang. Please complete the Contact Us form if you have any questions.