The IMU Commission for Developing Countries (CDC) supports mathematics in developing countries through grants, capacity building and global partnerships
Here you can find out more about previous programs offered by the IMU-CDC, often in collaboration with other partner institutions. Please note that these programs have now been closed. For current programs, please refer to the overview page.
Our grantees share how our programs value-added to their career in mathematics, furthered their research projects, and helped to strengthen their networks in the international mathematics community.
Mathematical talent is universal, but funding is not.
The next great mathematical breakthrough could come from anywhere, if talent is given the opportunity to thrive.
Help make a difference by supporting the next generation of mathematical talent through your donation to CDC programs supporting mathematics research and scholarships in developing countries.
CDC has two programs to support mathematical institutions:
The CDC offers currently one grant program to support institutions:
Scholarships for Graduate Students
The CDC offers two scholarship schemes to support graduate studies, in a developing country, leading to an Master or PhD degree in the mathematical sciences.
Graduate Research Assistantships in Developing Countries (GRAID) Program
The IMU's Commission for Developing Countries is proud to introduce the IMU-Simons Research Fellowship Program for Developing Countries, generously funded by the Simons Foundation under its Targeted Grants to
The CDC is proud to announce the new IMU-Simons Research Fellowship Program for Developing Countries! Fully funded by the Simons Foundation, this 3-year program supports mathematicians on collaborative research visits. More details can be found here.