ICMS invites proposals for activities that revolve around three inter-related themes:
A. Integrating the global research community
B. Mathematical challenges for humanity
C. Global history of mathematics
Development of the three themes will facilitate the engagement of the international mathematical community with the challenges of accessible education, knowledge-driven activism, and transformative scholarship.
Within each of the three themes, researchers can apply for funding of one or more of the activities in the list below. For theme A in particular we consider that a coherent plan of multiple activities over an extended period would be of the most benefit. Anyone interested in putting forward a proposal – even if for an activity not currently in this list but that would meet the objectives of a particular theme – is encouraged to discuss their ideas with either ICMS Director Minhyong Kim or Deputy Director Beatrice Pelloni.
1. Research-in-groups. This is a proposal for a small group of three to six researchers to spend from two weeks to three months in Edinburgh on a reasonably well-defined research project. The membership of the group should be strongly aligned to the goals of Mathematics for Humanity. The researchers will be provided working space and funds for accommodation and subsistence. Link to application form.
2. Research course or seminar. A group of researchers can propose a course or a seminar on topics relevant to one of the three themes. These should be planned as hybrid events with regular meetings in Edinburgh that can also be accessed online. Proposals should come with a detailed plan for attracting interest and for the dissemination of ideas. Link to application form
3. Research workshops. These are five-day workshops in the standard ICMS format, of course with a focus on one of the three themes. Link to application form
4. Research school. These are hybrid schools of two weeks length. These should come with substantial planning, a coherent structure, and be aimed towards post-graduate students and early career researchers. Link to application form
5. ICMS Meetings for Peace You can propose activity of any of the above types, whose main contribution to the betterment of humanity is to bring together researchers from at least two regions in conflict to discuss common topics of interest and work towards common solutions to scientific challenges.
