# Fulkerson Prize

Fulkerson Prize
Awarded forOutstanding papers in the area of discrete mathematics
CountryUnited States
Presented byMathematical Optimization Society
American Mathematical Society
Reward(s)$1,500 First awarded1979 Websitehttp://www.ams.org/profession/prizes-awards/ams-prizes/fulkerson-prize The Fulkerson Prize for outstanding papers in the area of discrete mathematics is sponsored jointly by the Mathematical Optimization Society (MOS) and the American Mathematical Society (AMS). Up to three awards of$1500 each are presented at each (triennial) International Symposium of the MOS. Originally, the prizes were paid out of a memorial fund administered by the AMS that was established by friends of the late Delbert Ray Fulkerson to encourage mathematical excellence in the fields of research exemplified by his work. The prizes are now funded by an endowment administered by MPS.

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