Applications are now open for the IMU Breakout Graduate Fellowship Program. This article provides a comprehensive overview of the scholarship program, its benefits, and the application process.

Scholarship Details

The IMU Breakout Graduate Fellowship Program 2025 offers fully funded PhD scholarships for international students. The International Mathematical Union (IMU) provides funding of up to USD 10,000 per year, which covers:

• Tuition fees
• Accommodation
• Travel expenses
• Living expenses

This program invites professional mathematicians to nominate exceptionally motivated and mathematically gifted students from developing countries who aim to pursue a doctoral degree, potentially in their home country.Nominees are expected to have a strong academic record and a genuine interest in a career in mathematical research and education.

Scholarship Objectives

The donors, including the International Mathematical Union and The Friends of the International Mathematical Union, aspire for this fellowship to contribute to the education of the next generation of mathematicians, ultimately benefiting the home countries of the awarded students.

Scholarship Summary

• Level of Study: PhD
• Institution: International Mathematical Union
• Location: Any country
• Focus Areas: Mathematics
• Program Duration: 4 years
• Application Deadline: May 31, 2025

Scholarship Coverage

The IMU Breakout Graduate Fellowship Program provides up to USD 10,000 per year, covering:

• Full tuition fees
• Accommodation costs
• Travel expenses to the host institution (if it differs from the home country)
• Basic living expenses, adjusted according to the cost of living in the host country

Eligibility Criteria

To be eligible for the IMU Breakout Graduate Fellowship Program, candidates must meet the following requirements:

• Language Requirement: Proficiency in English
• Eligible Countries: Open to all countries
• Applications must be submitted by professional mathematicians who have mentored the nominee; self-applications are not permitted.
• The nominee must be a resident and citizen of a developing country.
• The nominee should either be pre-accepted into a doctoral program at a university or research institution in a developing country for the academic year following selection, or already enrolled in such a program.
• There are no age restrictions for applicants.
• Nominations for female candidates are strongly encouraged.
• Awards are granted annually, subject to the recipient’s satisfactory progress, and will cease once the doctoral program is completed or after four years, whichever comes first.

Application Process

To apply for the IMU Breakout Graduate Fellowship Program, follow these steps:

1. Complete the Online Application Form here.
2. Prepare the required materials for selection (only PDF files are acceptable):
   • Statement from the nominator
   • Scanned copy of the nominee’s passport
   • Official letter of pre-acceptance in the PhD program
   • Budget detailing total expenses requested
   • CV of the PhD supervisor
   • Research project proposal
   • Two letters of recommendation (neither can be from the nominator)
   • Certified transcripts of coursework (stamped by the university) for:
     • Bachelor’s degree or equivalent
     • Master’s degree or equivalent
   • CV of the nominee
   • Letter of motivation from the nominee, detailing research project and plans
   • Declarations from the nominator, PhD supervisor, and nominee

Additional Information

For more details about the IMU Breakout Graduate Fellowship Program, please visit the official website.