The IMU Commission for Developing Countries (CDC) supports mathematics in developing countries through grants, capacity building and global partnerships
The IMU CDC supports mathematicians and mathematical communities in developing countries through a range of grants and programs.
In these videos, mathematicians involved in six IMU CDC programs share their experiences and reflect on the opportunities, collaborations and impact made possible through this support.
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The Abel Visiting Scholar Program for Graduate Students supports highly motivated graduate students from developing countries to visit an international research collaborator for a period of one month. Deadline is now extended to September 15, 2026. Find out more on the program website.
The CDC held its annual webinar on November 3, 2025. This time, the webinar focused on the Volunteer Lecturer Program, inviting host institutions and volunteer lecturers who have benefited from the program to share about their experience. Additionally, the CDC extends an invitation to everyone planning to attend the ICM in Philadelphia next year to join the CDC Special Activity which will be held during the ICM.
We are pleased to share the recording of the event for those who were unable to attend.
PIERRE ARNOUX (France) gave a course in "Symbolic Dynamics, Cryptography from November 26, 2006 until December, 16, 2006 at the Royal University of Phnom Penh (RUPP) Cambodia.
Below you will find an overview of all grantees awarded in 2025 under the Graduate Assistantships in Developing Countries program.
Breakout Graduate Fellowship grants are funded by the generous donations from Breakthrough Prize winners. The award of full PhD grants goes to students from developing countries engaged in a PhD degree in the mathematical sciences in a developing country. The 2025 recipients are as follows (listed in alphabetical order):
The CDC held its annual online seminar (webseminar) on November 3, 2025. This year's seminar featured the Volunteer Lecturer Program and the CDC extended the invite to all mathematicians going to the ICM to join the CDC Special Activity at the ICM.
The recording of the session is now available for viewing.
Date: 28 July 2026
Location: ICM, Philadelphia, USA
Time: 4:45-7:15 PM
