The China–Oberwolfach Fellows Program (COWF) supports outstanding graduate students and early-career researchers based in China to participate in high-level academic activities at the Mathematisches Forschungsinstitut Oberwolfach (MFO) in Germany.

MFO is one of the world’s leading mathematical research institutes and is internationally renowned for its highly selective workshop programs. Each year, the COWF Program supports up to 60 fellows. Selected participants will have the opportunity to take part in frontier academic workshops at MFO, engage directly with international researchers, broaden their academic perspectives, and receive official academic recognition.

Who Can Apply

Young researchers in mathematics and related fields who are based in China, including:

1. Current graduate students;

2. Early-career researchers who received their PhD within the past 10 years.

Program Fee

EUR 750, approximately RMB 5,900, subject to the actual exchange rate. The fee covers accommodation, meals, and necessary costs during the stay at MFO. Travel expenses are to be covered by the participant.

Application Timeline

Applicants are advised to apply 12 months before the intended MFO activity. For Mini Workshops, applications should be submitted approximately 5 months in advance.

How to Apply

Please submit your application online by scanning the QR code below:

https://bimsa.net/program/cowf

Contact

cowf@bimsa.cn

COWF Committee Chair: Professor Shing-Tung Yau

COWF Committee Secretary: Professor Sebastian Heller