Call for Applications: CDC Conference Support Program

Deadline: 01-Oct-2026

The CDC Conference Support Program provides partial funding for research-level conferences and research schools in the mathematical sciences held in developing countries. Organizers can receive up to €4,000 to support travel and accommodation for invited speakers and participants from developing countries, helping strengthen regional and international collaboration in mathematics. The CDC Conference Support Program provides financial assistance to organizers of mathematical science conferences and research schools in developing countries. The program aims to strengthen research-level activities in the mathematical sciences by helping mathematicians from developing countries participate in conferences and research-focused academic events. Particular emphasis is placed on events that encourage collaboration across countries and provide meaningful opportunities for mathematicians from neighboring developing countries. The program provides partial financial support for eligible conference-related costs.

Funding primarily supports:

The support is intended to increase participation and accessibility rather than cover the full cost of organizing an event. The maximum grant amount is €4,000.

Typical awards range from approximately:

The amount awarded depends on the proposed activities, eligible expenses, and available funding. Organizers should submit a realistic budget that clearly identifies the costs for which CDC support is being requested. The program focuses specifically on research-level mathematical science activities. Eligible events should contribute to research development, scientific exchange, and collaboration within the mathematical sciences. The program does not support professional training activities or schools that fall outside the research domain. Applicants should therefore clearly demonstrate the research-oriented nature of the proposed conference or research school. The program places particular emphasis on events that serve a regional or international audience. Conferences are expected to provide meaningful benefits to mathematicians from developing countries, particularly researchers from neighboring countries. A strong event can provide opportunities for participants to: The conference should normally take place in a developing country. In exceptional circumstances, support may be considered for conferences held in developed countries when the event specifically brings together mathematicians from developing countries. For conferences held in developed countries, additional funding requirements apply. Online and hybrid conferences can also receive support for certain eligible expenses. For these formats, funding may be used to acquire materials or pay for services necessary to conduct activities online. The grant is therefore not limited to traditional in-person conference expenses, provided that the requested online costs are directly connected to eligible conference activities. The CDC Conference Support Program does not cover several common event expenses.

The grant cannot be used for:

The CDC also cannot be the main sponsor of the event. Applicants should ensure that the proposed budget demonstrates other sources of financial support where necessary. The opportunity is intended for conference and research school organizers conducting eligible mathematical science activities.

The proposed event must:

Organizers should demonstrate the event’s relevance to mathematicians from developing countries as part of the application. Applications for conferences taking place in developed countries have an additional requirement. Organizers must demonstrate matching funds from other sources for participants from developing countries. This ensures that CDC support forms part of a broader funding structure rather than being the sole source of support for participation. Applicants must submit a detailed application containing key information about the event and its expected impact.

The application should include:

Applicants should ensure that the proposed budget, scientific program, and participant information are consistent with the objectives of the funding opportunity. A strong application should clearly establish the scientific value and international or regional relevance of the proposed event.

Organizers should explain:

For online or hybrid events, applicants should explain why requested materials or services are necessary for the online component. International and regional scientific meetings provide important opportunities for mathematicians to exchange research, build collaborations, and strengthen academic networks. Financial barriers can make participation difficult for researchers from developing countries, particularly when travel and accommodation costs are involved. By providing partial support for these expenses, the CDC Conference Support Program seeks to increase participation and strengthen research-level mathematical activities across developing-country regions. The CDC Conference Support Program provides partial financial support for research-level conferences and research schools in the mathematical sciences, particularly those held in developing countries. The maximum grant is €4,000, while typical awards range from €1,500 to €3,500. The grant can support travel and accommodation for invited speakers and participants from developing countries. For online or hybrid conferences, eligible materials and services required to conduct online activities may also be supported. No. Venue rental and meals are among the expenses that cannot be funded through the program. No. The program focuses on research-level mathematical science activities and does not fund professional training activities or schools outside the research domain. The conference should normally take place in a developing country. In rare cases, conferences held in developed countries may be considered when they provide significant opportunities for mathematicians from developing co