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The International Mathematics Union/Commission for DeveIoping Countries, has established the Graduate Research Assistantships in Developing Countries (GRAID) Program. Application Deadline: 15th Mar, 2024. Eligible Countries: Developing Countries About the Award: The Program provides research assistantships to graduate – PhD and Master – students of emerging research groups working in a developing country listed in Priority 1 or 2 of the IMU CDC Definition of Developing Countries. It provides modest support for emerging research groups, making it possible for them to fund their most talented students as graduate research assistants, thereby fostering the growth of a mathematics community. It is assumed that the emerging research group has an ongoing collaboration with an international mathematician. The students will receive a monthly stipend to study full-time and pursue a Master or PhD graduate degree in mathematics and they will be supported additionally by linking their research with an international mathematician. Field of Study: Mathematics and related fields Type: Masters, PhD Eligibility: The Principal Investigator should be a university professor in mathematics holding a PhD and live and work in a university or research center in a developing country listed in Priority 1 or 2 of the IMU CDC Definition of Developing Countries, and who is already training mathematics Master’s or PhD students, and who is part of a research group. (B.) The International Partner should be a mathematician working in a university or research center not based in any of the countries listed in Priority 1 or 2 of the IMU CDC Definition of Developing Countries. The International Partner and Principal Investigator should be in regular contact, for instance using modern communication technology. At the time of application there should be an active and ongoing collaboration between the International Partner and Principal Investigator. The Principal Investigator will be responsible for ensuring smooth sustained communication in the Team between: the graduate research assistants, the International Partner, and the GRAID Committee. Number of Awards: Not specified Value of Award: The amount of the stipend per graduate research assistant should not exceed USD 3,500 per year. The exact amount will be decided by the GRAID Committee on a case-by-case basis depending on the local cost of living. One Team can apply for up to 3 graduate research assistantships. The following costs can be covered by the stipend: Accommodation expenses of the graduate research assistant Basic living expenses Duration of Program: For PhD students the stipend will typically cover 4 years depending on satisfactory progress based on annual reports. Extensions for up to 6 months will be decided at the discretion of the GRAID Committee. Master students will typically be funded for 1 year. Extensions for up to 6 months will be decided at the discretion of the GRAID Committee How to Apply: We invite applications from Teams consisting of: the Principal Investigator (PI) plus his or her research group, and the International Partner. Apply Here Visit the Program Webpage for Details

IMU Graduate Research Assistantships in Developing Countries (GRAID) Program 2023

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