2026 International Finals

July 9 – July 12, 2026
Washington, D.C., United States

Summit Overview

The 2026 AMS Foundation Finals convene distinguished finalists from participating schools and regions for a four-day academic summit dedicated to excellence in mathematics and science.

The Finals integrate advanced academic competition, interdisciplinary collaboration, and formal recognition at a national and international level.

Competition Structure

Individual Assessment Rounds

• Advanced problem-solving examinations

• Applied scientific reasoning challenges

• Proof-based evaluation (Advanced Division)

Collaborative Innovation Challenge

• Interdisciplinary team-based problem-solving

• Applied modeling and analysis

• Faculty-evaluated presentations

Academic Symposium (Advanced Division)

• Short formal research-style presentations

• Advisory review panel

• Peer engagement

Official Program Components

• Opening Academic Convocation

• Faculty & Advisory Panel Discussions

• National Recognition Ceremony

• School Leadership Reception

• Awards Gala & Distinction Presentation

Honors & Distinctions

• National Gold, Silver, and Bronze Medals

• Division Excellence Awards

• Special Recognition in Emerging Scientific Fields

• Team Innovation Award

• Institutional Distinction Recognition

All finalists receive official certification from AMS Foundation.

Key Deadlines

• Finalist Confirmation Deadline: June 1, 2026

• Travel & Program Guidance Released: June 5, 2026

• Final Agenda Publication: June 10, 2026