New scholarships in higher education

The Carolina Foundation announced the opening of its 26th Scholarship Call for the 2026–2027 academic year, an international opportunity that will benefit 736 students, professors, and researchers from Latin America across all fields of knowledge. The call includes 203 academic programs, designed according to criteria of academic excellence and aligned with the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), reaffirming the Foundation's commitment to high-quality education with social impact.

Of the total number of scholarships offered, 228 correspond to postgraduate programs, 120 to doctoral and short postdoctoral stays, 114 doctoral renewals, 24 faculty mobility scholarships and 250 institutional study scholarships, strengthening advanced training and international academic cooperation.

One of the key aspects of this call is the focus on human rights and equal opportunities, with the continuation of the scholarship program for human rights defenders, developed in partnership with the Spanish Agency for International Development Cooperation (AECID).

Furthermore, the Carolina Foundation reinforces its commitment to gender equality by promoting scholarships aimed at women in STEM areas (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics), encouraging their participation in fields that are strategic for scientific and technological development.

In the area of research, collaboration is maintained with the Spanish National Research Council (CSIC) through the bidirectional mobility program for postdoctoral stays, which strengthens academic networks between Spain and Latin America.

Scholarship options

• Postgraduate studies: aimed at professionals with outstanding academic backgrounds and a commitment to the development of their countries.
• PhD and postdoctoral stays: aimed at teachers and researchers from Latin American universities.
• Faculty mobility: short research stays in Spain.
• Institutional studies: support for training plans to strengthen public and private institutions.

Application dates

• Postgraduate and institutional studies: from January 12 to March 2, 2026 (ECV until February 18).
• PhD, stays and mobility: From January 12 to April 9, 2026.

Interested individuals can consult the requirements and submit their application through the official website of the Carolina Foundation., www.fundacioncarolina.es, where you can also find the frequently asked questions section to answer any concerns about the process.

With this call, the Carolina Foundation reaffirms its commitment to the training of human talent, international academic cooperation and the sustainable development of the region.

Source: Carolina Foundation Colombia

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