On February 27, 2014, the Institute of Mathematics and Informatics at the Bulgarian Academy of Sciencesand Vanderbilt University, Center for Constructive Approximation, Nashville, Tennessee, USA, signed a Cooperation Agreement.

The basis of this agreement is the recognition of the importance of such cooperation for the contribution of educational and research institutions to the society - both parties wish to develop further opportunities to enrich education and scientific research.

Researchers in various fields will be encouraged to develop relationships and to propose joint projects such as summer workshops, project management, cooperation of researchers and students.

The Cooperation Agreement was signed for a period of five years.