Great news! Applications for the IMU Breakout Graduate Fellowship Programme 2025 are now open. This article provides a detailed overview of the fellowship, including its benefits and step-by-step application instructions.
The IMU Breakout Graduate Fellowship Programme 2025 is a fully funded PhD scholarship for international students. The fellowship, provided by the International Mathematical Union (IMU), offers up to USD 10,000 per year, covering tuition fees, accommodation, travel, and living expenses.
The programme invites professional mathematicians to nominate highly motivated and talented students from developing countries who plan to pursue their PhD in a developing country, including their home country. Nominees should have an excellent academic record and a strong interest in research and teaching mathematics.
This fellowship, supported by the International Mathematical Union and Friends of the IMU, aims to train the next generation of mathematicians and benefit the home countries of the recipients.
Scholarship Summary
- Level of Study: PhD
- Institution: International Mathematical Union
- Study Location: Any country
- Field: Mathematics
- Programme Duration: 4 years
- Deadline: May 31, 2024
Scholarship Benefits
The IMU Breakout Graduate Fellowship provides the following:
- Full coverage of tuition fees.
- Accommodation expenses.
- Travel costs to the host institution (if outside the home country).
- Living expenses are based on the cost of living in the host country.
Eligibility Criteria
To qualify for the IMU Breakout Graduate Fellowship, candidates must meet these requirements:
- Language: Proficient in English.
- Eligible Countries: Open to students from developing countries.
- Application Process: Students cannot apply directly. They must be nominated by a professional mathematician.
- Nominator: The nominee should ideally be a mentor to the student and must be a professional mathematician.
- Programme Enrolment: The student must either be enrolled or pre-accepted into a PhD programme at a university or research institution located in a developing country.
- Age: No age limit for applicants.
- Women Encouraged: Nominations of women students are strongly encouraged.
- Fellowship Duration: The fellowship is awarded for one year at a time, renewable based on satisfactory progress, for up to four years or until the PhD is completed.
Required Documents:
- Nominator Statement
- Scanned copy of the nominee’s passport
- Official pre-acceptance letter for the PhD programme
- Budget of total expenses
- PhD Supervisor’s CV
- Research Project outline
- Two recommendation letters (not from the nominator)
- Certified transcripts of BSc and MSc degrees
- Nominee’s CV
- Nominee’s motivation letter and future plans
- Nominator Declaration
- PhD Supervisor Declaration
- Nominee Declaration
How to Apply for IMU Breakout Graduate Fellowship Programme
To apply for the IMU Breakout Graduate Fellowship Programme, follow these steps:
- Register: Sign up on the International Mathematical Union platform here.
- Complete Application: Fill out the online application form here.
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