ICMI Studies are a central activity of the International Commission on Mathematical Instruction. An ICMI Study addresses a theme of particular significance to contemporary mathematics education and is conducted by an international team of leading scholars and practitioners. The team is appointed by the Executive Committee of ICMI and it is expected to conduct the Study in line with the guidelines[A1]  (see below).

Each Study is built around an international conference and results in a published Study Volume. The Study Volume is a critical review and synthesis of the domain that also anticipates future trends and needs.

The ICMI Executive Committee is now calling for proposals for future ICMI Studies.
The proposal may be submitted by individuals or teams of leading scholars in the field representing the proposed theme. The proposal should use the template below and be no more than one page in length.

It should address the following essential elements that are taken into account by the Executive Committee when considering a theme for an ICMI Study:
(i) The theme is of broad international interest, representing either a mature or emerging field;
(ii) There is sufficient substance in terms of research, literature, and practice, in a diversity of contexts and cultures, to ensure productive work and to provide a coherent and useful vision of the theme at stake;
(iii) There is a critical mass of scholars of renowned expertise in the theme who can provide leadership, vision, and experience and who are committed to invest the effort involved in the production of a Study over a 4–5 year time frame.

The selection of a Study theme is the responsibility of the ICMI Executive Committee, which assesses the relevance, substance, and depth of the theme and the possible composition of the Study’s leadership team. Academic standing, diversity, and representativeness of the possible leadership team are taken into account to align with the ICMI’s commitment to excellence and equity.

The ICMI EC may decide to redefine the scope and focus of a chosen theme as well as the appointment of Study co-chairs who may be different from those who proposed the study. In any case, the EC may decide to accept, modify, or reject the suggested theme or to set the proposal aside for consideration at a later date. All proposals will be acknowledged and receive feedback from the ICMI EC.

Those submitting proposals are strongly advised to familiarize themselves with both the current guidelines for conducting an ICMI Study (https://www.mathunion.org/icmi/publications/icmi-studies/guidelines-conducting-icmi-study) and information on previous ICMI Studies (https://www.mathunion.org/icmi/activitiesicmi-studies/finalized-and-published-studies).

Proposals should be sent to  the ICMI Studies Editors Merrilyn Goos via email and Jean-Luc Dorier via email, cc to Lena Koch, ICMI Administrative Manager via email by September 1, 2025.

If you need more information, please contact ICMI Studies Editors, Merrilyn Goos and Jean-Luc Dorier.

2025 Template Proposals for an ICMI Study (pdf)