Program Outline for Universities

IMU/ CDC welcomes applications by universities and mathematics degree programs in the developing world that are in need of, and can provide the necessary conditions for productive collaboration in the teaching of advanced mathematics.

We seek universities interested to host a lecturer for intensive 3-4 week mathematics courses, at the advanced undergraduate or master level.

All costs of the lecturer will be covered by IMU/ CDC or its partner agencies, the host university will have no financial obligations toward the lecturer.

Role and Conditions for the host university

The intensive 3-4 week course should be controlled, with examinations, and be an integral component of a regular degree program at the host university.  Substantial course enrollment (15-20 students) should be guaranteed.

The host university is expected to assign a local mathematics professor who will:

• Schedule the course and help the volunteer lecturer in preparing the course syllabus and assists when necessary during the course.
• Coordinate living arrangements and local transportation for the volunteer lecturer.
• Prepare the students for the course beforehand.
• Help with student mentoring and assessment and take care of any necessary follow up.

Who decides the course content?

The host university decides the course content and guides the volunteer towards desired syllabus.

List and Database of Volunteers

The CDC List of Volunteer Lecturers contains a large database of the mathematicians willing to volunteer and including the mathematician's curriculum vitae (CV), the areas of mathematics in which they are prepared to teach, language abilities, typical dates of availability, and previous experience. If an institution is not jet registered only selected information will be available. Once registered further information is available.