Applications for the IMU Breakout Graduate Fellowship Program are now open. This article outlines the scholarship details, benefits, and application process.The IMU Breakout Graduate Fellowship Program 2025 provides fully funded PhD scholarships for students worldwide It provides up to $10,000 per year, covering tuition fees, accommodation, travel, and living expenses.Professional mathematicians can nominate talented and motivated students from developing countries who wish to complete their PhD in mathematics in their home country or another developing nation. Nominees should have a strong academic record and a keen interest in research and teaching. This fellowship, supported by the International Mathematical Union and its donors, aims to train future mathematicians and contribute to the development of their home countries.
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Scholarship Summary
- Level of Study: PhD
- Institution: International Mathematical Union
- Study Location: Any country
- Field of Study: Mathematics
- Duration: 4 years
- Application Deadline: May 31, 2025
Scholarship Coverage
- Scholarship Value: Up to $10,000 per year
- Covers:
- Full tuition fees
- Accommodation expenses
- Travel costs (if studying abroad)
- Basic living expenses (based on the country’s cost of living)
Eligibility Criteria for IMU Breakout Graduate Fellowship Program
- Language Requirement: English
- Eligible Countries: All countries
- Application Process: Students cannot apply directly; nominations are required
- Nominator: Must be a professional mathematician (preferably a mentor of the nominee)
- Residency & Citizenship: Must be from and residing in a developing country
- Academic Requirement:
- Must be pre-accepted into a PhD program in a developing country OR
- Already enrolled in a PhD program in a developing country
- Age Limit: No age restrictions
- Encouragement for Women: Nominations of female students are strongly encouraged
- Duration & Renewal:
- Fellowship is granted for one year at a time
- Renewed annually based on academic progress
- Ends upon PhD completion or after four years, whichever comes first
How to Apply ?
- Register on the International Mathematical Union platform.
- Complete the online application form.
- Prepare and upload the required documents (PDF format only):
- Nominator’s statement
- Scanned passport copy (nominee)
- Official PhD pre-acceptance letter
- Budget breakdown of requested expenses
- PhD Supervisor’s CV
- Research project proposal
- Two recommendation letters (not from the nominator)
- Certified transcripts of:
- Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent)
- Master’s degree (or equivalent)
- Nominee’s CV
- Nominee’s motivation letter (research project & future plans)
- Declarations from:
- Nominator
- PhD Supervisor
- Nominee (student