IMU/CDC Graduate Research Assistantships in Developing Countries (GRAID) Program 2026

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Application Deadline: May 15, 2026 (23:59 CET).

Applications are now open for the 2026 IMU/CDC Graduate Research Assistantships in Developing Countries (GRAID) Program. The GRAID program provides modest support for emerging research groups, working in a developing country listed in Priority 1 or 2 of the IMU Definition of Developing Countries, to fund their most talented students to study full-time as graduate research assistants. Supported students must pursue a Master or PhD graduate degree in mathematics, thereby fostering the growth of a mathematics community.
 
The students will receive a monthly stipend to study full-time and pursue a Master or PhD graduate degree in mathematics. Additionally, the program supports them by establishing their networks with an international mathematician.

Funding for the graduate research assistantships is provided by voluntary donations from mathematicians or mathematical institutions worldwide.

Eligibility Criteria

To apply for the program, applicants must meet all of the following criteria:

Grant Details

Amount of Support

• Each graduate research assistant is eligible for a stipend capped at USD 3,500 per year.
• Each team may apply for funding for up to two graduate research assistantships. (If more than one student is funded within the group, the total grant amount of $3,500 will be divided between the students.)

The stipend may be used to cover the following costs for graduate research assistants:

• Tuition Fees
• Accommodation expenses
• Basic living expenses

Duration of Support

• PhD students can be funded for up to 4 years
• Master’s students can be funded for up to 2 years
• or until the student graduates (whichever comes first)

Application Process

The following documents must be uploaded as part of the application by the application deadline: 

Note: All documents must be submitted in English. Only PDF documents can be uploaded. 

For More Information:

Visit the Official Webpage of the IMU/CDC Graduate Research Assistantships in Developing Countries (GRAID) Program