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The Institute for Mathematical Sciences (IMS) is an international research institute affiliated with the National University of Singapore.

IMS is located in the Prince Georges Park area of the university campus. It is separated from the Department of Mathematics by a scenic hill known as Kent Ridge, and is housed in two colonial bungalow buildings by the Ridge. The Institute was established in 2000 by a grant from the Singapore Ministry of Education, and from 2005 is primarily funded by the National University of Singapore.

The mission of the Institute is to foster and promote research in all areas of mathematical science, to facilitate interaction between mathematics and other research disciplines, and to nurture young mathematical talent. Every year, IMS hosts more than 500 visiting mathematical scientists from all over the world who participate in the programs and workshops organized by the Institute.

History
The idea of setting up a mathematical institute in Singapore goes back to the mid 1980's, not long after the establishment of the Mathematical Sciences Research Institute in Berkeley. The mathematical community in Singapore saw it as the next phase in the development of mathematics in Singapore. This idea evolved into a plan and gained momentum in the mid 1990's when Singapore focused its attention on the development of science and technology for a knowledge based economy in the 21th century. With the support of the University, a formal proposal was submitted to the Ministry of Education in 1998. This proposal was subsequently accepted and the Institute was officially established on 1 July of the new millennium.

Scientific programmes
Every year about six programs are organized by the Institute, each lasting between four and twelve weeks. In addition, there are no less than eight one-week workshops and three summer/winter schools (for a maximum of three weeks each) held at the IMS. Each program has up to 70 participants while workshops and summer/winter schools are typically attended by 30 to 40 students and/or research mathematicians. Proposals of activities are reviewed and selected by the IMS Scientific Advisory Board which meets annually in Singapore.

Directors

 * 2000-2012 Louis Hsiao Yun Chen
 * 2013- Chi Tat Chong