Applications are currently being accepted for the Coimbra Group Scholarship Programme for Early-career Professors & Researchers from Latin American Universities 2026. Interested applicants are encouraged to click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.
About Coimbra Group Scholarship Programme for Early-career Professors & Researchers from Latin American Universities
Universities of the Coimbra Group offer short-term research visits (1–3 months maximum) to Latin American early-career researchers from higher education institutions in Latin America. The programme aims to support these scholars in continuing research related to their work at their home institution while fostering academic and research collaborations with scientists and institutions based in Europe.
Benefits of Coimbra Group Scholarship Programme for Early-career Professors & Researchers from Latin American Universities
- The scholarships are generously funded by participating Coimbra Group member universities, while the Coimbra Group Office manages the application process.
Coimbra Group Scholarship Programme for Early-career Professors & Researchers from Latin American Universities Requirements
Applicants must fulfil ALL of the following requirements:
- Be born on or after 1 January 1986.
- Be nationals and current residents of a Latin American country (candidates already living and/or studying in Europe will not be considered). Some host universities may restrict eligibility to applicants from specific countries: applicants should consult the “Remarks” section of each university’s offer to confirm if their country is eligible.
- Hold a university degree or equivalent.
- Be linked, as a professor or researcher, to a Latin American University recognised as such by the authorities of the country.
- Obtain an acceptance letter/email from a supervisor at the host university confirming their willingness to supervise the work programme during the research stay. This document is mandatory (see more information below).
- Apply through the Coimbra Group electronic application process.
- Submit only one application to a single university. Multiple applications will not be considered valid.
Application Date and Process
- Click on the link to the application website to apply.
Application Deadline
10 May, 2026
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