The aim of the PAGES International Mobility Research Fellowship Program for LAC 2024 is to foster collaborative research and enhance paleo science networks in Latin America and the Caribbean.
The fellowships are short-term, typically lasting one month, and are awarded annually. Recipients must utilize the fellowship within 12 months of receiving it. If you submit your applications after the deadline, it will not be considered for the Fellowship. Before you submit your application, make sure it is complete with all the requested documents.
Benefits of the Fully Funded Pages Program
- The fellowship covers international travel expenses, living costs abroad (including airfares, visas, health/travel insurance, and subsistence for the fellow), and related expenses.
Eligibility for the program
- The fellowship is open to exceptional early-career scientists from Latin American or Caribbean countries. This includes PhD students in the final stages of their thesis or postdoctoral researchers (within five years of completing their degree). Priority is given to applicants who have not previously conducted research abroad.
- Research topics are open-ended but must align with PAGES’ scope. This could involve contributing to PAGES’ working groups, developing existing PAGES activities in the region, supporting participation in PAGES’ initiatives, or any topic within PAGES’ scope.
- Applicants must be willing to conduct research in Latin American and Caribbean institutions outside their home country. They must also secure agreement and a confirmation letter from the host institution/researcher.
The fellowship duration should be between two to four weeks within a 12-month period from the award date.
Application requirements
Applicants are evaluated based on the quality of their submission, which should include:
- Completed application form with a description of proposed research and travel plans (up to 1000 words), project timeline, and outcomes.
- Description of the fellowship’s impact on professional development and its significance to the home institution/country (up to 200 words).
- Detailed budget in USD.
- Two letters of recommendation (one from the current academic supervisor and one from the host institution supervisor).
- Two-page CV highlighting academic and professional achievements.
Application deadline
The application deadline is August 15, 2024. You are allowed to submit your application in English or Spanish. Before you apply for the program, make sure that you review the application guidelines, terms of reference, and eligibility criteria.
To apply, send the completed application form to pages@pages.unibe.ch with the subject line “Application PAGES LAC Mobility Fellowship.”
For more details, check the LAC Mobility Fellowship.