Coimbra Group 2026 Scholarship for Latin American Researchers: Apply Now
Are you an early-career professor or researcher from Latin America looking to advance your work through a short stay in Europe? The Coimbra Group Scholarship Programme for Early-career Professors & Researchers from Latin American Universities 2026 offers a great chance. This program provides short-term research visits of up to three months at top European universities.
What the Scholarship Covers
Universities in the Coimbra Group host these visits for researchers from Latin American higher education institutions. The goal is to help scholars continue their research projects while building ties with European scientists and schools. Each stay lasts from one to three months and focuses on work linked to the applicant’s home institution.
The scholarships come from the host universities themselves. The Coimbra Group Office handles all applications to make the process smooth.
Who Is Eligible
To qualify, you must meet these requirements:
- Born on or after January 1, 1986.
- A national and current resident of a Latin American country. People already living or studying in Europe do not qualify.
- Hold a university degree or something equal to it.
- Work as a professor or researcher at a Latin American university that local authorities recognize.
Some host universities limit spots to researchers from certain countries. Check the “Remarks” section on each university’s offer page for details. You also need an acceptance letter from a supervisor at the host university. This letter must confirm they will guide your research during the stay.
List of Participating Universities
Here are the Coimbra Group universities joining for 2026:
- 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)
How to Apply
Applications opened recently, with a deadline of May 10, 2026. Start by visiting the official Coimbra Group page for the Latin America scholarship programme. Prepare your documents, including the required acceptance letter from your chosen host supervisor.
For full details, check the Coimbra Group Scholarship site. Act soon to secure your spot in this valuable program.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Coimbra Group Scholarship Programme?
It offers short-term research visits of up to three months at top European universities for early-career professors and researchers from Latin American universities.
Who can apply for this scholarship?
You must be born on or after January 1, 1986, a national and resident of a Latin American country, hold a university degree, and work as a professor or researcher at a recognized Latin American university.
Which universities are participating in 2026?
Participating universities include University of Coimbra (Portugal), University of Barcelona (Spain), KU Leuven (Belgium), and others like University of Leeds (UK) and University of Padova (Italy).
What is the application deadline?
Applications are open now with a deadline of May 10, 2026; visit the official Coimbra Group site and prepare your documents including an acceptance letter from a host supervisor.