The department is committed to continuing our daily research operations and academic programming. We are working tirelessly to fill any gaps and address any issues that may arise regarding funding and graduate student support. With the ongoing court cases and uncertainty of secured funding, we are closely monitoring the situation to ensure our department’s success.

The funding for graduate education has become increasingly threatened and the department faces many challenges in this regard. Graduate students are not only trained here; they are also often integral to the research itself. In applied mathematics, graduate students frequently work hand in hand with faculty on impactful projects. In pure mathematics, the mentorship model—faculty guiding students through their research—is a crucial, irreplaceable learning experience.

If funding for the graduate program dwindles, access to these opportunities  for students will shrink, limiting them to only those who can afford to pay their own way. The model of supporting graduate students—who can become leaders in their fields—has long maintained the high standards of mathematical research and education in this country. At present, that model feels under real threat. Supporting such research and the training that sustains it is essential to the continued vitality of mathematics.

As of August 13th, all UCLA NSF grants have been reinstated. Principal investigators have been informed of next steps regarding their funding.

With recent budget cuts and the loss of federal funding, donors and alumni play a vital part in securing research funding and operational support for the department. Philanthropy allows us to sustain funding for our graduate students and support undergraduate research. 

To learn how to contribute, please visit our Giving page or contact Loida De Leon, Associate Director of Development, Physical Sciences, via email at lodeleon@support.ucla.edu or 310-405-3043.