International Mathematical Union (IMU) is currently accepting applications for its Simons Research Fellowship Program for Developing Countries 2026. Interested applicants are encouraged to click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.
About IMU - Simons Research Fellowship Program for Developing Countries
The International Mathematical Union (IMU), through the IMU-Simons Research Fellowship Program, provides financial support to mathematicians from developing countries who need to undertake collaborative research visits at mathematical institutions abroad.The program is designed to strengthen international research collaboration and provide mathematicians with opportunities to work directly with established research partners in another country.
Benefits of IMU - Simons Research Fellowship Program for Developing Countries
- Fellowship awards range from US$5,000 to US$15,000.
IMU - Simons Research Fellowship Program for Developing Countries Requirements
Applicants must:
- hold a PhD in Mathematics;
- be based (place of work) in a developing country. Please refer to CDC's list of developing countries here;
- be employed as a faculty member of a university or an equivalent institution;
- have already established contact with a mathematician in the host institution and have a definite research plan at the time of applying for the grant;
- be granted appropriate leave of absence from his/her institution for the period of visit;
- visit for at least a period of one month.
Application Date and Process
Applications must include the following information:
- Curriculum Vitae (CV) of both the applicant and the host professor. It must include a selected list of publications. (Max. 3 pages)
- Detailed research plan covering expected interaction with local mathematicians and PhD Students, general objectives and aims of the visit, and schedule of research visit (including planned lectures/ meetings with colleagues etc.
- Statement from host expressing views on the visit and the research plan
- Invitation letter by the host institution which clearly specifies the period of the visit as well as the extent of its financial commitment and support. It is expected that the host institution would at least offer office space, free Internet access and other basic amenities. The invitation has to come from the dean of the faculty for the host institution. A template can be referred to here.
- Confirmation letter by the home institution which clearly specifies the employment status of the grantee and that the applicant will be granted appropriate leave of absence from his/her home institution which will cover the period of the visit. A template can be found here.
- Tentative budget presented in USD. Any additional support secured by the applicant from other institutions must be declared in the application.
Application Deadline
01 October, 2026
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