Applications are now open for the IMU Breakout Graduate Fellowship Program 2026. In this article, we will provide complete details about the fellowship, its benefits, and the step-by-step application process.
The IMU Breakout Graduate Fellowship Program 2026–2027 is a fully funded PhD scholarship for international students. Offered by the International Mathematical Union (IMU), the fellowship provides financial support of up to USD 10,000 per year, covering tuition fees, accommodation, travel, and living expenses.
This initiative invites professional mathematicians to nominate outstanding and highly motivated students from developing countries who wish to pursue a PhD in mathematics in their home country or another developing country.
The program aims to build the next generation of talented mathematicians and strengthen mathematical education and research within developing nations.
Scholarship Summary
- Level of Study: PhD
- Institution: International Mathematical Union (IMU)
- Study Location: Any developing country
- Field of Study: Mathematics
- Program Duration: 4 years
- Deadline: May 31, 2026
Scholarship Coverage
The IMU Breakout Graduate Fellowship Program provides financial support of up to USD 10,000 per year, which may include:
- Full tuition fees
- Accommodation expenses
- Travel expenses to the host institution (if applicable)
- Basic living expenses, depending on the cost of living in the host country
Eligibility Criteria
To qualify for the IMU Breakout Graduate Fellowship Program 2026, candidates must meet the following requirements:
- Language Requirement: English
- Eligible Countries: All developing countries
- Students cannot apply directly — they must be nominated by a professional mathematician.
- The nominator must be an active or retired mathematician who has mentored the nominee.
- The student must be a citizen and resident of a developing country.
- The nominee must either:
- Have a pre-acceptance letter to join a PhD program at a university or research institute in a developing country, or
- Already be enrolled in a doctoral program in a developing country.
- There is no age limit for applicants.
- Nominations for women students are strongly encouraged.
- The fellowship is awarded annually, renewable based on satisfactory progress, for a maximum of four years or until completion of the PhD.
How to Apply
Follow the steps below to apply for the IMU Breakout Graduate Fellowship Program:
- Fill out the Online Application Form available here.
- Prepare and upload the required documents (in PDF format):
- Statement from the nominator
- Scanned copy of the nominee’s passport
- Official pre-acceptance letter from the PhD program
- Detailed budget of requested expenses
- PhD supervisor’s CV
- Research project proposal
- Two letters of recommendation (not from the nominator)
- Certified academic transcripts of:
- Bachelor’s degree (BSc or equivalent)
- Master’s degree (MSc or equivalent)
- Nominee’s CV
- Nominee’s motivation letter, including research goals and future plans
- Declarations from the nominator, PhD supervisor, and nominee
Official Website
To learn more or submit a nomination, please visit the official page below:
