IMA's Grants Without Portfolio fund unique, exceptional mathematics activities that don't fit other IMA grant categories, with decisions made individually by the IMA Executive Board.
Funder: Institute of Mathematics and its Applications
Due Dates (Anticipated): June 2026 (application deadline, projected)
Funding Amounts: Small budget; awards are exceptional and not specified; typically one-off support for unique cases.
Summary: Supports unique funding requests in mathematics that do not fit other IMA grant categories, with decisions made by the IMA Executive Board.
Key Information: Scheme cannot be combined with other IMA grants and does not cover student living costs, tuition, or routine expenses.
This scheme is designed for funding requests that do not fall within the scope of the Institute of Mathematics and its Applications’ (IMA) other grant programs. It is intended for unique or exceptional cases where a proposed activity aligns with the IMA’s charitable objectives but is not covered by existing IMA schemes. Applications are reviewed on a case-by-case basis by the IMA Executive Board, which exercises professional judgement in all decisions. The scheme is not intended to provide routine support or duplicate other funding opportunities offered by the IMA.