Applications are open for the London Mathematical Society (LMS) Mathematics in Africa Grant - partial funding of up to £2,000 for mathematical activities taking place in Africa, including conference attendance, organising conferences or workshops, and research collaborations.
Applicants may be based anywhere in the world; the activity itself must be in Africa. PhD students are not eligible. Upcoming LMS deadlines: 15 September 2026, 22 January 2027, and 15 May 2027. Submit well in advance of your activity start date.
This Opportunity Station guide is original copy based on the official LMS Mathematics in Africa page. It is not a reprint of any third-party blog.
Quick Facts - LMS Mathematics in Africa Grant 2026
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Funder | London Mathematical Society (LMS) |
| Scheme | Mathematics in Africa Grant |
| Maximum award | Up to £2,000 (upper limit, not a standard award) |
| Purpose | Partial support for mathematical activities based in Africa |
| Eligible activities | Conference/workshop attendance; organising conferences/workshops; research collaborations |
| Applicant location | Mathematicians based anywhere in the world |
| Activity location | Must take place within Africa |
| PhD students | Not eligible to apply |
| Limit | One grant per scheme, per person, per LMS financial year (1 August - 31 July) |
| Deadlines | 15 September, 22 January, 15 May (see timetable below) |
| Official page | lms.ac.uk/grants/mathematics-in-africa |
| Apply | Download the form and email grants@lms.ac.uk |
What the Grant Covers
- Mathematical activities based in Africa
- Travel, accommodation, and subsistence
- Caring costs for attendees with dependents
- Visa costs (treated as normal travel expenses)
Payment is made to a university or institution only (not individual bank accounts). Half may be claimed in advance; the balance is paid after a satisfactory financial and academic report, up to actual costs incurred.
LMS grant life is two financial years (1 August - 31 July). Unclaimed grants within that window are withdrawn.
Eligibility
- Mathematician based anywhere in the world
- Proposed activity must take place in Africa
- PhD students are not eligible
- Only one Mathematics in Africa grant per person per LMS financial year
- Applications are not considered retrospectively; submit well before the activity
Deadlines and Decision Timetable
| Application deadline | Decision | Earliest activity start |
|---|---|---|
| 15 September | October | February |
| 22 January | February / March | June |
| 15 May | June | October |
Applications are not considered between mid-June and mid-October. Check the LMS grants calendar for the current round dates.
How to Apply
- Read the official Mathematics in Africa scheme page and the general guidance notes (PDF).
- Download the Mathematics in Africa application form (PDF) (Word versions are also linked on the LMS page).
- Submit your completed application to grants@lms.ac.uk by the relevant deadline.
- Optional: contact the Grants Administrator or Research Grants Committee Chair for informal advice before applying.
Official Links
Download - Mathematics in Africa application form (PDF)
Scheme overview - London Mathematical Society
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FAQs - LMS Mathematics in Africa Grant
How much funding can I get?
Up to £2,000 - that is the maximum, not a guaranteed standard award.
Can PhD students apply?
No. PhD students are not eligible for this scheme.
Does the applicant have to be based in Africa?
No. Applicants may be based anywhere, but the funded activity must take place in Africa.
When is the next deadline?
LMS runs rounds on 15 September, 22 January, and 15 May. Confirm the current date on the LMS grants calendar.
How do I apply?
Download the official form and email it to grants@lms.ac.uk.
