IMU Breakout Graduate Fellowship Program 2024 | How to Apply

The IMU Breakout Graduate Fellowship Program is now accepting applications. We shall go into great detail regarding this scholarship program, its advantages, and the step-by-step application procedure in this article.

International students can apply for fully financed PhD scholarships through the IMU Breakout Graduate Fellowship Program 2024. The International Mathematical Union Scholarship covers living expenses, travel costs, tuition, and lodging for a maximum of USD 10,000 each year.

Professional mathematicians are requested to suggest exceptionally gifted and driven students from developing nations who intend to finish their doctorates in any developing nation, including their own.

A strong academic record and a sincere desire to work in mathematics education and research are prerequisites for nomination.

The International Mathematical Union, the Friends of the International Mathematical Union, and the donors hope that the fellowships will aid in the education of the next generation of mathematicians and, ideally, have a positive impact on the home nations of those selected for them.

Application Details For IMU Breakout Graduate Fellowship Program

Scholarship Summary

• Level of Study: PhD
• Institution(s): International Mathematical Union
• Study in: Any country
• Opportunity Focus Areas: Mathematics
• Program Period: 4 years
• Deadline: May 31, 2024

Scholarship Coverage

IMU Breakout Graduate Fellowship Program is up to a maximum of USD 10,000 per year, which can be covered by the grant.

• Full tuition fee
• Accommodation expenses 
• Travel expenses to the host institution (if different from the home country)
• Basic living expenses that will depend on the cost of living in the country in which the student will study his or her doctoral program

Eligibility Criteria for IMU Breakout Graduate Fellowship Program

To qualify for the IMU Breakout Graduate Fellowship Program, candidates must fulfill all the following requirements:

• English is the required language.
• All nations across the world are eligible.
• It is not possible for students to apply for the fellowship.
• Professional mathematicians, including those who have retired but still serve as mentors to younger pupils,. It is ideal if the nominee has received mentoring from the nominator.
• The student must be a resident and a citizen of a developing country.
• The student must either be pre-accepted to join a doctoral program in the first academic year after the time of selection in a university or research institution that is based in a developing country or already be enrolled in a doctoral program in a university or research institution that is based in a developing country.
• There is no age limit for the student.
• Nominations for female students are strongly encouraged.
• The fellowship will be sanctioned for one year at a time and is renewable annually based on the satisfactory progress of the awardee. It will cease to be awarded when the awardee completes the doctoral program or at the end of four years, whichever is earlier.

How to Apply

Please follow the following application instructions to apply for the IMU Breakout Graduate Fellowship Program:

(1) Click this link to sign up for the International Mathematical Union Platform.

(2) Fill out the online application form from here.

Prepare the materials required for the selection process: (Only files in PDF format can be uploaded.)

• Statement from nominator
• Scanned copy of the student’s (nominee) passport.
• Official letter of pre-acceptance in the PhD program.
• Budget of total expenses requested.
• PhD Supervisor CV.
• Research Project.
• There are two letters of recommendation, both of which cannot come from the nominator.
• Transcripts of coursework (certified copies (e.g., stamped by the university)) of the student:
  A) BSc degree or equivalent.
  B) an MSc degree or equivalent.
• Nominee CV.
• Nominee letter of motivation, research project, and future plans of the student.
• Nominator declaration.
• PhD supervisor declaration.
• Nominee (student) declaration.

Website

To learn more about the IMU Breakout Graduate Fellowship Program, please visit the official website:

Official Website

It’s essential for students to carefully read and understand the terms and conditions of the scholarship they receive in order to fully grasp the benefits associated with it. Additionally, maintaining any specified eligibility criteria is crucial to continuing to receive the scholarship throughout the academic period.

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