The IMU-CDC offers two distinguished programs designed to support research visits. These programs enable mathematicians based in developing countries to foster and sustain international collaborations by visiting esteemed research institutions worldwide. The two programs available are:
| Abel Visiting Scholar Program for graduate students (will open in May 2026) | IMU-Simons Research Fellowship Program | |
|---|---|---|
| Target Audience | Graduate students who have finished at least 2 years of their PhD on the date of the application deadline or immediately following their PhD completion (max. 2 years after the defence) under the age of 35 based in developing countries. | Post-doctoral mathematicians based in developing countries. |
| Purpose | One month-long research visit in an internationally renowned mathematical institution. Visits can be longer than a month, but awarded grant only covers expenditures for the first month. | Research visit of at least one-month (up to a maximum of three months) in an internationally renowned mathematical institution. Visits can be longer than three months but awarded grant only covers expenditures up to three months. |
| Grant Amount | Up to USD$5,000 | Up to USD$15,000 for 3 months |
| Deadlines | 1 call per year | 4 calls per year (Multiple grants awarded each time) |
NOTE: The research travel grant programs do not support travel cost to conferences, summer schools, workshops, celebrations or jubilees.
For further details about the specific grant requirements and deadlines, please visit the individual grant pages.