CLAMC — China–Latin America Mathematics Center

Programs

Visiting Scholars Program

The CLAMC Visiting Scholars Program is designed to promote collaboration between researchers in China and Latin America. It provides funding for mathematicians from Latin America to visit one of four research centers in Greater China:

We provide funding for:

Visiting Scholars Program funding
Visit lengthTwo weeks.
Airfare1Up to $3,000 USD (economy class).
Accommodation, including housing and meals2Up to $1,300 USD.
  1. 1 Airfare reimbursement is limited to economy-class tickets.
  2. 2 Details regarding accommodation, meals, and other local arrangements will be specified by the host institute in the offer letter issued to successful applicants.

Eligibility Criteria

The program is open to postdocs and researchers in mathematics and related areas who reside in Latin America.

Selection Process

There are four application windows each year. The application process opens on the first day of March, June, September, and December, and closes on the last day of each respective month.

To apply for the grant, candidates must first contact at least one member of the Scientific Advisory Committee to request a written recommendation. Recommendations must be submitted by committee members by the 10th day of the application month.

Applicants who are endorsed by at least one committee member will then be contacted by the program administrator with an application form, which must be submitted by the 22nd day of the month.

Successful applicants will subsequently be contacted by the staff of the respective host center within one month.

Selection Process Timeline

  1. Step 1
    Day 1 of the month
    Application opens
  2. Step 2
    Days 1 – 10
    Applicants contact SAC member (recommended before day 5)
  3. Step 3
    Day 10
    SAC submits endorsements
  4. Step 4
    Day 12
    Applicants receive application form
  5. Step 5
    Day 22
    Applicants submit application form
  6. Step 6
    Within one month
    Centers contact successful applicants

Visa Policy

Mainland China and Hong Kong have visa-free entry for 48 and 170 countries and regions, respectively. The links below provide more detailed information.

If successful applicants need to apply for a visa, we will provide the necessary documentation to assist with the application process.