Ramanujan Prize 2026

• Professor Mahesh Kakde has been awarded the prestigious Ramanujan Prize 2026 for his remarkable research contributions in the field of algebraic number theory. He is a professor at the Indian Institute of Science (IISc), Bengaluru.

• The International Centre for Theoretical Physics (ICTP) and the International Mathematical Union (IMU) announced his selection on September 30, 2026, and the IISc shared this information on October 7.

• The Ramanujan Prize honors outstanding research by young mathematicians from developing countries who have made significant contributions to the field of mathematics despite limited resources and challenging circumstances.

• This award has been presented annually since 2005. It is jointly administered by the International Centre for Theoretical Physics and the International Mathematical Union.

• The award carries a cash prize of US$10,000.

• Mathematicians under the age of 45 from developing countries who have conducted high-level research amidst difficult conditions in their home countries are eligible for this honor.