CIMPA

CIMPA
Name	CIMPA
Native name	Centre International de Mathématiques Pures et Appliquées
Formation	1978
Type	International research organization
Headquarters	Nice, France
Region served	Global, with emphasis on developing countries
Languages	French, English
Leader title	Director

CIMPA CIMPA is an international organization dedicated to advancing mathematics through capacity building, research collaboration, and training primarily in low- and middle-income countries. Founded in 1978, it operates as a non-profit based in Nice and coordinates activities linking mathematicians from institutions such as University of Paris, École Normale Supérieure, and universities across Africa, Asia, and Latin America. Its programs engage stakeholders including the European Commission, the International Mathematical Union, and national academies like the Académie des sciences (France).

History

CIMPA was established following initiatives by mathematicians associated with institutions such as CNRS, Université Côte d'Azur, and leaders connected to the International Mathematical Union and the European Mathematical Society to address disparities in research infrastructure. Early collaborations involved partners like UNESCO and national research councils including Agence Nationale de la Recherche and the National Science Foundation. Over decades CIMPA organized workshops and schools in regions influenced by historical academic centers such as Al-Azhar University, University of Cape Town, Makerere University, and Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México, evolving alongside global programs spearheaded by bodies like the World Bank and the United Nations Development Programme.

Mission and Activities

CIMPA's mission emphasizes strengthening research capacity through activities aligned with priorities of organizations such as the International Mathematical Union, the African Academy of Sciences, and the Organisation internationale de la Francophonie. It promotes research networks linking mathematicians from India, Brazil, Kenya, Morocco, Tunisia, Senegal, Peru, and Vietnam with peers at Imperial College London, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, University of Cambridge, and Harvard University. Core activities include organizing thematic workshops, supporting postgraduate training, and facilitating joint projects with institutions like the Institut de Mathématiques de Toulouse and the Max Planck Institute for Mathematics.

Organizational Structure

CIMPA is governed by a council composed of representatives from member organizations such as national academies like the Royal Society, the Deutsche Forschungsgemeinschaft, and ministries of science from countries including France, Spain, and Japan. Operational units coordinate with regional organizers at universities such as University of Nairobi, University of São Paulo, and University of Delhi. Scientific committees draw on expertise from mathematicians affiliated with entities like Sorbonne University, ETH Zurich, University of Oxford, and research institutes including the Fields Institute and the Institut des Hautes Études Scientifiques.

Programs and Training

CIMPA runs programs including doctoral training schools, postdoctoral fellowships, and thematic workshops often hosted in collaboration with centers such as African Institute for Mathematical Sciences, ICTP, and the Centre National de la Recherche Scientifique. Training topics have spanned areas related to applied problems addressed by groups at Princeton University, Stanford University, and University of California, Berkeley, and pure topics with links to research at Institute for Advanced Study and the Clay Mathematics Institute. Fellowships and grants support researchers from institutions like University of Ghana, Universidad de Chile, and Université Mohammed V to attend events and develop curricula through partnerships with bodies such as the European Research Council.

Publications and Research

CIMPA facilitates the dissemination of proceedings and lecture notes from workshops, often co-published with presses such as Springer, Cambridge University Press, and Elsevier. Research outcomes connect to thematic areas pursued in collaborations with laboratories like Laboratoire J.-A. Dieudonné and groups at CNRS units, contributing to fields where researchers at Princeton and ETH Zurich are active. CIMPA-affiliated outputs include edited volumes, technical reports, and educational materials used at universities including University of Lagos, Universidad de Buenos Aires, and Ain Shams University.

Partnerships and Funding

CIMPA's funding model combines support from international agencies and national research foundations including the French Ministry of Higher Education, Research and Innovation, the Norwegian Research Council, and the Swiss National Science Foundation. Strategic partnerships involve international organizations such as the International Mathematical Union, regional bodies like the African Mathematical Union, and institutional partners including Université Grenoble Alpes, Universidad de São Paulo, and Kyoto University. Collaborative funding and in-kind support come from philanthropic entities exemplified by foundations associated with the Simons Foundation and initiatives aligned with global programs from the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization.

Category:Mathematics organizations Category:International scientific organizations