The Fulbright Commission Colombia and the U.S. Embassy are pleased to announce the winning proposals for Symposia by Fulbright. Selected after a rigorous process, these initiatives—led by consortia between institutions in Colombia and the United States, researchers, and former scholarship recipients—will promote academic exchange, interdisciplinary dialogue, and collaboration on topics such as science, technology, sustainable development, and innovation. Each proposal will receive financial and logistical support for its implementation. The following initiatives were selected:

• Proposal: “Data Science and Education: Global Perspectives,” from the consortium comprising Universidad del Norte, Universidad de Magdalena, and STEM Academia.
• Proposal: “Designing Medical AI with and for People,” from the consortium comprising Johns Hopkins University, Universidad de los Andes, and Fundación Santa Fe.
• Proposal entitled “Water and Territory: Governance and Water Justice” from the consortium comprising the Technological University of Chocó, El Bosque University, Industrial University of Santander, and Agrosavia.
• Proposal: “Batteries technological opportunities and experiences,” from the consortium composed of Pontificia Universidad Javeriana, Colegio Mayor Nuestra Señora del Rosario, Universidad de Antioquia, Tronex – Empresa, Tecnova – Innovation Network in Medellín, Connect – Innovation Network in Bogotá.
• Proposal: “Challenges Facing Coastal Cities in the Face of Climate Change,” from the consortium comprising the Bolívar Technological University (Institute for Development, Economics, and Sustainability Studies – IDEEAS and School of Engineering, Architecture, and Design) Cartagena, Cartagena Social Group Foundation, and Cartagena District Mayor’s Office (District Planning Secretariat).

We congratulate the selected teams and thank all the institutions and individuals who submitted proposals.
We will soon share the agenda for each proposal and opportunities for participation.
We invite you to follow our official channels to learn more details and join this transformative knowledge network that strengthens cooperation between Colombia and the United States.