About this Program
The Abel Visiting Scholar Program is a grant for post-doctoral mathematicians in developing countries to visit international research collaborators for a month. The program, funded by the Abel Prize in mathematics, provides a research sabbatical to support a viable research program, allowing mathematicians to balance teaching and academic duties.
Eligibility
- Applicants must be residing in a developing country during the application period.
- Candidates must have a PhD degree at the time of applying.
- Moreover, the applicant should hold a position at a university or research institution.
- Full-time professionals are not eligible for the IMU Abel Visiting Scholar Program, however candidates on a contract at a university or college are welcome to apply.
- Applicants must be in the early stages of their professional careers and should be under 35 years of age by the application deadline.
- Individuals with a broken career pattern can receive up to 3 years of age relaxation but must provide evidence of the career break.
- Prospective candidates must have already established research contacts with their proposed international partners.
- Women mathematicians are strongly encouraged to apply.
- Similarly, the selection criteria revolve around the quality of the project.
