Deadline: May 10, 2026
Applications are open for the Coimbra Group Scholarship Programme for Early-career Professors & Researchers from Latin American Universities 2026. 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.
The scholarships are generously funded by participating Coimbra Group member universities, while the Coimbra Group Office manages the application process.
Eligibility
- 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.
Participating Universities
The following Coimbra Group universities are participating in the 2026 edition of this scholarship programme.
- Alexandru Ioan Cuza University of Iaşi ( Romania)
- University of Barcelona (Spain)
- University of Bergen (Norway)
- University of Coimbra (Portugal)
- University of Cologne (Germany)
- University of Granada (Spain)
- University of Graz (Austria)
- Friedrich Schiller University Jena (Germany)
- Istanbul University (Turkey)
- Jagiellonian University in Krakow (Poland)
- University of Leeds (UK)
- KU Leuven (Belgium)
- University of Padova (Italy)
- University of Pavia (Italy)
- University of Poitiers (France)
- University of Salamanca (Spain)
- University of Siena (Italy)
- University of Tartu (Estonia)
Application
For more information, visit Coimbra Group Scholarship.
