China-Latin America
Mathematics Center
A New Bridge for China-Latin America Scientific Collaboration
ABOUT
To deepen the already strong scientific ties between China and Latin America, we propose the establishment of the China-Latin America Mathematics Center (CLAMC).
The CLAMC will serve as the anchor institution for mathematical collaboration between our regions, providing a dedicated home for joint research, scholar exchange, and talent development. This center will be the foundational pillar of a new, larger International Campus for Mathematical Research and Applications (ICMRA) in Haidian District, Beijing, a visionary project designed to house similar centers for Africa and South Central Asia, creating an unparalleled ecosystem for global scientific partnership.
ICMRA
Building Momentum from Day One
To begin our collaboration ahead of the CLAMC's establishment, we will launch the ICMRA Visiting Scholars Program in 2026.
This program serves as the first step toward building a lasting research community that connects mathematicians across China and Latin America.
Scope
We will support 100 Latin American scholars annually to visit one of our three research centers in China.
Host Institutions
The program will be a collaborative effort among China's premier centers — BIMSA, SIMIS, HIMIS, and IMS (CUHK)
Financial Support
Each scholar will receive up to $2,000 USD for travel and $1,300 USD for lodging.
Candidates will be nominated by members of the Scientific Advisory Committee or by their regional International Mathematical Union (IMU) member organization.
Future Expansion
We are working towards establishing a physical ICMRA campus in Beijing, where the CLAMC will operate as a permanent institution.
Scientific Advisory Committee
The inaugural advisory committee will be a joint committee ensuring a balanced and collaborative scientific vision.
Shing-Tung Yau
Chair
YMSC, Tsinghua University
Yitwah Cheung
Secretary
YMSC, Tsinghua University
Lin Gan
Host Institution Representatives
HIMIS/IMS, CUHK
Nicolai Reshetikhin
Host Institution Representatives
BIMSA
Mauricio Romo
Host Institution Representatives
SIMIS
Carlos Kenig
LATAM Representatives
University of Chicago
Jaqueline Godoy Mesquita
LATAM Representatives
University of Campinas
Ursula Molter
LATAM Representatives
University of Buenos Aires (UBA)
Hossein Movasati
LATAM Representatives
IMPA
Regilene Oliveira
LATAM Representatives
Universidade de Sao Paulo
José Seade
LATAM Representatives
Instituto de Matemáticas, UNAM
Patricia Domínguez Soto
LATAM Representatives
BUAP
Marcelo Viana
LATAM Representatives
Director of IMPA
Fernando Rodriguez Villegas
LATAM Representatives
International Centre for Theoretical Physics (ICTP)
Jinyun Yuan
LATAM Representatives
The Federal University of Parana & Dongguan University of Technology
Establishing a framework for global South-South scientific cooperation
To create the world's leading hub for mathematical collaboration between China and developing countries. The CLAMC will serve as a model for future centers within the ICMRA, establishing a framework for global South-South scientific cooperation, inspired by the successful residential model of the Abdus Salam International Centre for Theoretical Physics (ICTP).
Anchor Bilateral Collaboration
Host joint research projects, workshops, and long-term scholar exchanges between Chinese and Latin American institutions
Leverage Regional Strength
Build upon the world-class reputation of partners like Brazil's Instituto de Matemática Pura e Aplicada (IMPA), University of Campinas (UNICAMP), Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México (UNAM) and Universidad de Buenos Aires (UBA), to set a joint scientific agenda.
Develop Human Capital
Create dedicated programs for doctoral students and postdoctoral researchers from Latin America.