HELP AFRICA'S YOUTH BUILD THE FUTURE OF SCIENCE
Whether you want to support, teach, mentor, or work with us—there’s a place for you in our mission.
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MAKE A DIFFERENCE WITH YOUR GIFT
“Your donation empowers the next generation of African scientists and changemakers. Every contribution supports education, research, and innovation. We offer various ways to support our cause, from one-time donations to legacy giving and corporate partnerships.”
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SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITIES
Open Doors to Bright Futures Help outstanding students access world-class STEM education at AIMS.
MASTER'S SCHOLARSHIPS
We offer fully funded scholarships covering tuition, accommodation, meals, and travel. These scholarships ensure that financial barriers do not stand in the way of brilliant students pursuing advanced studies in mathematics and its applications.
PHD SCHOLARSHIPS
Our scholars receive continuous academic, career, and personal support throughout their time at AIMS. From the application process to graduation—and beyond—we ensure that every student has the tools to succeed and thrive.
RESEARCH FELLOWSHIPS
AIMS scholarships are made possible through the generous support of international foundations, academic institutions, governments, and individuals like you. Your contribution helps build a stronger, science-driven future for Africa.
TEACH AT AIMS
Join our international network of passionate educators. At AIMS, you’ll teach some of Africa’s brightest minds in an immersive, interactive environment.
Our lecturers come from renowned institutions worldwide for 3-week courses in our 24-hour learning environment. We welcome experts from various mathematical fields.
IMMERSIVE TEACHING
Live on campus and engage with students beyond the classroom
FLEXIBLE SCHEDULING
Courses run year-round, allowing you to choose convenient times
GLOBAL IMPACT
Help shape Africa’s next generation of scientific leaders
SUPERVISE A STUDENT
Help shape the next generation of African scientists by supervising Master’s and PhD students at AIMS. Our students are looking for mentors who can guide their research in mathematical sciences.
MASTER’S SUPERVISION
Supervise students on their 3-month research project, the final component of their Master’s degree. This can be done remotely or in-person.
- 3-month commitment
- Remote supervision possible
- Applied mathematics focus
PHD SUPERVISION
Our mission is to empower talented young Africans to be creative leaders in science and technology.
- 3-4 year commitment
- Co-supervision arrangements available
- Research areas aligned with SDGs
WORK AT AIMS
Join our international team of professionals dedicated to transforming Africa through quality education and cutting-edge research.
GLOBAL IMPACT
At AIMS, you help advance African science, research, education and continental leadership.
WORK-LIFE BALANCE
AIMS promotes excellence, wellbeing, collaboration, balance and purposeful professional growth for meaningful impact.
PROFESSIONAL GROWTH
AIMS fosters intentional growth through collaboration, leadership development, research exposure and global partnerships.
DIVERSE COMMUNITY
AIMS thrives on pan-African diversity, fostering inclusion, creativity, collaboration and multinational scientific impact.
JOB POSITIONS
Communications Coordinator
- Full-time
- AIMS South Africa
- Deadline-28 February 2026.
AIMS South Africa is seeking a Communications Coordinator to manage and coordinate the Centre’s communications and public engagement activities.
Academic Director (Mathematical Sciences)
- Full-time
- AIMS South Africa
- Deadline-28 February 2026.
AIMS South Africa is seeking an Academic Director (Mathematical Sciences) to join its academic leadership team. This is a senior academic leadership position with substantial responsibility for shaping graduate-level mathematical sciences education at one of Africa’s leading scientific institutions.