The Frederic Esser Nemmers Prize in Mathematics

The 2026 Winner

Andrei Okounkov, the Samuel Eilenberg Professor of Mathematics at Columbia University, was awarded the 2026 Frederic Esser Nemmers Prize in Mathematics. Learn more.

About the Prize

The $300,000 Frederic Esser Nemmers Prize in Mathematics is awarded for achievement and work of lasting significance in the field of mathematics. The prize was established in 1994. Recipients of the Frederic Esser Nemmers Prize present lectures, participate in department seminars, and engage with Northwestern faculty and students in other scholarly activities.