Coimbra Group Scholarships Programme for
Young Professors and Researchers from
Latin American Universities
The "Coimbra Group Scholarships Programme for Young Professors and
Researchers from Latin American Universities" was launched for the first time on
January 2004. This initiative, which offers grants to finance short-term research visits,
aims at favouring mobility and academic exchange between both regions.
The Coimbra Group, an association of 38 European universities, with the interest of
promoting the exchange between European and Latin American researchers and
academics, launches this call for applications for research visit grants. Grants are
normally admitted for a period of 3 to 6 months at one of the Coimbra Group
universities listed in Annex 1.
Twelve Coimbra Group Universities participated in the 2006 and 2007 editions of the
programme which offered 24 scholarships. In the first edition of 2008, 32
scholarships were available from 17 Coimbra Group Universities. The CG
Universities took a second round for 2008, offering 11 extra scholarships.
The following 18 Coimbra Group universities are participating in the 2009-2010
edition of the scheme:
University of Aarhus
Åbo Akademi University
University of Barcelona
University of Coimbra
University of Geneva
University of Göttingen
University of Granada
University of Groningen
Alexandru Ioan Cuza University of Iasi
University of Jena
University of Leiden
University of Leuven
University of Louvain
University of Padova
University of Salamanca
University of Siena
University of Thessaloniki
University of Turku
RULES
1. Requirements for the applicants
1.1. To be resident at present in a Latin American country (see Annex 2).
1.2. To hold a university degree or equivalent.
1.3. To be linked as a professor or researcher to a LatinAmericanUniversity
recognised as such by the authorities of the country.
1.4. To undertake, through the Coimbra Group Office in Brussels, the electronic
application process for the recipient university.
1.5. Candidates should be under 40 years old when submitting the application.
2. Submission of Applications
The online application is available between 19 January 2009 and 15 March 2009 on
the Coimbra Group website:
(http://www.coimbra-group.eu/hospitality/01-LA-Scholarships.php)
The application must be accompanied by an electronic Curriculum Vitae.
The following documentation must be sent by post (the date of the postmark must be
15 March at the latest) to the address:
Coimbra Group Office
Egmontstraat 11, rue d’Egmont
BE-1000 Brussels
Belgium
Certified photocopies of university diplomas.
Explanatory report of the work programme to be pursued at the
recipient university (max. 1000 words).
Acceptance (letter or email) by the tutor/partner with whom the work
programme will be carried out.
Document certifying knowledge of the language required by the
recipient university.
Document certifying that the applicant is linked to a Latin American
university as a professor or researcher.
Dates and structure of the visit, which will be carried out in the academic year 2009-
2010 at the hosting university, will be agreed upon with the tutor/partner.
SELECTION PROCEDURE
The administrative check of applications will be undertaken by the Coimbra Group
Office to select candidates who meet the eligibility criteria. The selection of
candidates will be undertaken by the host institution. The TFLA scientific committee
will give final approval of the selection. When selection has been agreed upon, the
host university may send a letter of invitation directly to the successful candidate. The
Coimbra Group Office will contact all candidates and inform them about the result of
their application. Successful candidates who are currently employed by a University
are responsible for ensuring that their home institution will grant them leave of
absence to undertake the proposed visit.
The final selection will be made in accordance with the following criteria:
Academic skills of the applicant.
Experience as a professor or/and researcher.
Curriculum Vitae assessment.
Coherence between the programme proposed by the applicant and
his/her academic background and experience.
Immediate benefits of the research visit for the academic and
scientific future of the candidate and of the participating institutions.
OBLIGATION OF THE GRANT HOLDER
Comply with the legal requirements (in terms of insurance, visa, etc.)
of the host country.
Include a mention of the Coimbra Group Scholarship in case the
results of the investigation carried out are published.
Send to the Coimbra Group Office a letter of acceptance of the
scholarship, including the acceptance of the scholarship on the
conditions offered by the university in which he/she was accepted and
with the benefits outlined in Annex 1 of this Call for Applications. In
this letter the grant holder should also declare that he/she will send,
within four weeks after finishing his/her visit, a short report (two
pages) on the research visit carried out (a model for the report will be
provided).
ANNEXES
1. Coimbra Group Universities offering grants.
2. List of participating Latin American countries.
Annex 1: Coimbra Group Universities
participating in the 2009-2010 edition
University of Aarhus
Number of scholarships available: Two
Disciplines: All
Financial support: The University will cover the costs of reasonable accommodation and
food (1.200€/month). Travel expenses up to 1.000€ will be reimbursed.
Duration of the visit: Up to 3 months
Web: http://www.au.dk
University of Barcelona
Number of scholarships available: One
Disciplines: All fields of study (subject to approval from host department)
Financial support: The University will cover the costs of reasonable accommodation and
food (1.000€ per month). Please note that the University is unable to assist with the costs of
travel
Duration of the visit: Up to 6 months
Web: www.ub.edu
University of Coimbra
Number of scholarships available: Two
Disciplines: All
Financial support: €750 per month. Travel expenses are covered up to €1100
Duration of the visit: From 1 to 3 months
Web: www.uc.pt
University of Geneva
Number of scholarships available: One
Disciplines: All
Financial support: CHF 2000 per month
Duration of the visit: 3 months
Web: www.unige.ch
University of Göttingen
Number of scholarships available: Three
Disciplines: Agricultural Sciences, Forest Sciences and Forest Ecology, Economic Sciences,
Law, Biology, Geosciences and Geography
Financial support: 750€ per month
Duration of the visit: Up to 3 months
Web: www.uni-goettingen.de
University of Granada
Number of scholarships available: Three
Disciplines: All
Financial support: €900 per month plus medical insurance
Duration of the visit: Up to 4 months
Web: www.ugr.es
University of Groningen
Number of scholarships available: Two
Disciplines: All
Financial support: € 1,075/month (including housing); reimbursement of travel expenses up
to € 1000, health insurance
Duration of the visit: Up to 3 months
Web: www.rug.nl
University of Iasi
Number of scholarships available: Two
Disciplines: All
Financial support: The University will cover accommodation and meals. Travel costs will be
reimbursed up to 800€.
Duration of the visit: Up to 3 months
Web: www.uaic.ro
University of Jena
Number of scholarships available: One
Disciplines: All
Financial support: 1000€ per month, reimbursement of travel costs up to 500€
Duration of the visit: 2 or 3 months
Web: www.uni-jena.de
University of Leiden
Number of scholarships available: Three
Disciplines: All
Financial support: 3000€ each plus reimbursement of travel costs up to 1000€
Duration of the visit: 3 months
Web: www.leidenuniv.nl
Please note: Candidates have to accept their scholarship in the 2d semester of 2009, or at
least start in November at the latest.
University of Leuven
Number of scholarships available: Three. Only for postdoctoral researchers or postdoctoral
professors (who already obtained PhD degree).
Disciplines: all
Financial support: €1600/month to cover all costs related to accommodation, food and other
local expenses. The University will provide assistance in finding accommodation, office space
(shared with others), computer and library access. No travel expenses are reimbursed.
Duration of the visit: 3 months between 01/09/2009 and 30/06/2010
Web: www.kuleuven.be
University of Louvain
Number of scholarships available: One
Disciplines: All
Financial support: € 1400/month (to cover all costs related to accommodation, food and
local expenses), reimbursement of travel costs up to €1000, health insurance.
Duration of the visit: Up to 3 months
Web: www.uclouvain.be
University of Padova
Number of scholarships available: Two
Disciplines: All
Financial support: €1000 per month. Travel expenses will be reimbursed up to €1100
Duration of the visit: 3 months
Web: www.unipd.it
University of Salamanca
Number of scholarships available: Two
Disciplines: Law, Economy, Humanities and Social Sciences
Financial support: 1100€ per month
Duration of the visit: Up to 4 months
Web: www.usal.es
University of Siena
Number of scholarships available: One
Disciplines: Experiment Sciences, Bio-medical and Medical Sciences, Humanities, History,
Philosophy, Fine Arts, Economics, Law and Political Sciences
Financial support: 6,000.00 € for a maximum of six months (accommodation and living
costs- up to 1,000 € per month)
Duration of the visit: From 3 to 6 months
Web: www.unisi.it
University of Thessaloniki
Number of scholarships available: One
Disciplines: All
Financial support: €450 per month. The University will provide assistance regarding
boarding and lodging at a low cost, medical insurance, computer and library access.
Duration of the visit: 3 months with the possibility of extension
Please note: The candidates should also provide a copy of their passport and an acceptance
letter by an Aristotle University of Thessaloniki Member of Academic Staff that the applicant is
accepted to contact research under his/her supervision.
Web: www.auth.gr
University of Turku
Number of scholarships available: Two
Disciplines: All (subject to the approval of the relevant host department)
Financial support: The University will cover the cost of accommodation and a grant of
600€/month will be given to cover food and other expenses. Available facilities:
office/laboratory space, access to libraries and computer. The University is unable to assist
with the cost of travel. Health insurance is needed. The University does not provide insurance
for visitors.
Duration of the visit: 3 months
Web: www.utu.fi
Åbo Akademi University
Number of scholarships available: Two – only postdoctoral researchers or professors
Disciplines: All
Financial support: € 1.200/month to cover all costs related to accommodation, food and
local expenses. The university will provide assistance in finding accommodation. Health
insurance is needed. Travel costs will not be reimbursed.
Duration of the visit: 3 months
Web: www.abo.fi
Annex 2:
Latin American countries participating in the 2009-2010 edition
Argentina
Bolivia
Brazil
Chile
Colombia
Costa Rica
Cuba
Dominican Republic
Ecuador
El Salvador
Guatemala
Haiti
Honduras
Mexico
Nicaragua
Panama
Paraguay
Peru
Uruguay
Venezuela
