Are you an early-career professor or researcher from Latin America looking to advance your work 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.
The program helps scholars from Latin American higher education institutions build on their current research. It also creates links between Latin American and European scientists. Participating universities in the Coimbra Group fund the scholarships, and the Coimbra Group Office handles applications.
Who Can Apply?
To qualify for this scholarship, you must meet these key requirements:
- Be born on or after January 1, 1986.
- Be 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.
- Get an acceptance letter from a supervisor at the host university. This letter must confirm they will guide your research during the stay.
Some host universities limit spots to researchers from certain Latin American countries. Check the “Remarks” section on each university’s offer page to see if your country fits.
Host Universities
The 2026 program includes these Coimbra Group universities:
- 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)
Each university may have its own focus areas for research. Review their pages to match your project with a good host.
How to Apply
Start by visiting the official application page. You will need to submit details about your background, research plan, and the required acceptance letter from your chosen supervisor.
The deadline is May 10, 2026. For full details, check the Coimbra Group Scholarship page on grant information for Latin America.
This program opens doors for collaboration and growth in your field. Act soon to prepare your application.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who can apply for the Coimbra Group Scholarship 2026?
You can apply if you were born on or after January 1, 1986, live in a Latin American country, hold a university degree, and work as a professor or researcher at a recognized Latin American university.
What are the requirements for the host university acceptance letter?
You need an acceptance letter from a supervisor at the host university that confirms they will guide your research during your stay.
Which universities are hosting the 2026 program?
Host 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 and how do I apply?
The deadline is May 10, 2026. Visit the official Coimbra Group page to submit your background details, research plan, and acceptance letter.
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