FIELDS MEDAL 2026
1 August 2026
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FIELDS MEDAL 2026
Background
The International Mathematical Union (IMU) announced the Fields Medal 2026 during the opening ceremony of the International Congress of Mathematicians (ICM) held in Philadelphia, USA, on 23 July 2026. Widely regarded as the highest international honour in mathematics, the Fields Medal is often referred to as the "Nobel Prize of Mathematics." It recognises exceptional mathematical research and encourages young mathematicians whose work has significantly advanced the discipline.
History of the Award
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Fields Medal 2026 awarded to four mathematicians including Hong Wang (New York University) for breakthrough in Kakeya Conjecture and contributions to mathematical research excellence.
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Fields Medal 2026International Mathematical UnionHong Wangmathematics honourthree-dimensional Kakeya Conjecturepartial differential equationssymplectic geometryIndian mathematicians