Student type: Domestic and International students are eligible for this scholarship program.

Level of study: PhD

Study area: Any

Scholarship value: The awarded grant is limited to a maximum of US$10,000 per year,for up to 4 years

The stipend may be used to cover the following costs:

• Tuition Fees
• Travel Expenses to Institution of Study
• Housing
• Basic living expenses

Closing date: May 30, 2026

Description: Professional mathematicians are invited to nominate highly motivated and mathematically talented students from developing countries who plan to complete a doctoral degree in a developing country, including their own home country. Nominees must have a consistently good academic record and must be seriously interested in pursuing a career of research and teaching in mathematics.The IMU Breakout Graduate Fellowships offers a limited number of grants for excellent students from developing countries.The fellowship value is up to USD $10,000 per year and covers tuition fees, accommodation, travel expenses, and living expenses.

Eligibility:

Nominators must meet the following criteria:

• Be a university professor in mathematics with a PhD, based at a university or research center
• Be currently supervising mathematics Master’s or PhD students.
• Individual PhD candidates cannot apply themselves for the fellowship.
• It is advisable that the nominator has mentored the nominee previously

Requirements for Student Nominees

• Be undertaking their PhD in either a recognized university or a research institution in one of the developing countries as defined by the IMU.
• Demonstrate an outstanding academic track record in mathematical sciences and aspire to a career in mathematical teaching and research
• Be a citizen of and resident in one of the developing countries as defined by the IMU
• Have already been accepted (or pre-accepted) into a recognized doctoral program
• Have a thesis advisor and a research project

Apply Here: https://www.mathunion.org/cdc/grants/BGF