The Scientific Advisory Committee reviews and approves sponsorship by AMSI of a diverse range of symposia, workshops, theme programs and lecture tours. Prof. Jon Borwein (The University of Newcastle) is Chair of the Scientific Advisory Committee, which comprises eminent national and international mathematical scientists.

AMSI supports mathematical and statistical research and its dissemination in several ways.

• Sponsoring workshops, conferences and seminars proposed by its member institutions.
• Organising lecture tours by eminent international researchers through the AMSI Lecturer program and co-sponsorship of the Australian Mathematical Society's biennial Mahler Lecturer program.
• AMSI is a partner in MASCOS and also in association with MASCOS sponsor workshops and other events.