This program supports higher education and capacity building projects as well as local initiatives in mathematics and mathematical education, be they international, regional or local initiatives in developing countries (IMU definition).

Research projects are not eligible.

The projects should start between November 1, 2021 and October 31, 2022.
In cases in which funding is granted, CDC grants will normally be in the range of 1.500 to 5.000 €. Exact amounts will depend on the mathematical quality and impact and on budget constraints.

The deadline for applications is May 31, 2021.  

Only COMPLETE online applications as described below will be considered for evaluation. The online application form will be closed on May 31, 2021 at 23:59 Berlin time (Central European Summer Time).

Below you find the information about the application requirements and link to our online application form.
Only online submitted applications are elegible.

One the right side of this page you can find a list of the projects supported in previous years.

Each application must include

1. The completed Online Application Form including the following Application details:
   • Project name
   • Project start date
   • Project end date
   • Total duration of the project
   • Country/Institution where the project will be held/based at
   • How many mathematicians/mathematics educators and from which countries will be reached with this project.
   • How will this project address CDC's mandate to support mathematics in the developing world.
   • Project aim
   • Target group
2. A curriculum vitae (CV) of applicant including a list of recent publications (max. 5 pages each) (pdf)
3. A curriculum vitae (CV) of the supporting applicant (if applicable) including a list of recent publications (max. 5 pages each) (pdf)
4. A supporting letter from the institution where the project will be held/based at.
5. A Detailed description of the project. One file in pdf providing the following information:
   • Applicant’s letter explaining the projects aims and goal
   • Plan/Schedule of the project
   • Expected results of the project
   • When is the project expected to be finalized
   • Researchers/teachers involved in the project
   • Expected total cost of the project and a breakdown of total cost (in EUR) e.g.:
     • Travel Cost
     • Accommodation
     • Training/Teaching
     • Coordination/Administrative Cost
     • Other Cost
     • Use of CDC funding

In the case that support is granted by the CDC, the grantees are required to

1. Name IMU - CDC as sponsor of the project (in all publications, announcements e.g.) as well as
2. Submit after the project (within six weeks):
   1. A short scientific or activity report (please use the online report form)
   2. An itemized detailed financial report on the use of their project funds listing the supported mathematicians as well as their contact details.
   3. Send five pictures of the project and those benefiting from the project to CDC (Administration in the IMU Secretariat)

• If you have any questions and/or do not receive an automated reply after submitting the application, let us know via cdc.grants@mathunion.org.
• If for some reason the project is postponed/ canceled, you must inform the IMU Secretariat.