EMS-Simons for Africa

EMS-Simons for Africa

The African Continent is very diversified and the development of a career in mathematics faces different and sometimes difficult progression. The Committee for Developing Countries (CDC) of the EMS, with the support of the Simons Foundation, opens a program of research visits to foster research opportunities for young and established researchers.

The aim is to promote individual career possibilities with consequence of an improved global capacity in African academic institutions. The program is open to all areas of pure and applied mathematics and statistics and it is directed to fellows based in Africa.

Open calls:

• A. Collaborative research visits:
1. A1. Continuation in research
2. A2. PhD development
• B. Top-up grants for women
• C. Top-up grants for conference participation

For all applications there are four deadlines:
• February 15th
• May 15th
• September 15th
• November 15th

Response is provided after evaluation within the end of the month following the deadline.

More information in: http://www.euro-math-soc.eu/ems-simons-africa

For questions please write an email to: ems.simonsafrica@gmail.com