Requirements and Required Documents

To apply, please read the following carefully: Terms of Reference (ToR) for Cohort 2027 and be sure to upload the following required documents to the application platform:

• Nationality: Colombian citizenship and residence in Colombia.
• Academic Status: Be officially enrolled in a doctoral program at a university in Colombia at the time of application.
• Doctoral Research Project: Detailed Proposal for the Research to Be Conducted in the U.S.
• Curriculum Vitae (CV): In English.
• Letter of support from the home university: A certificate from the institution in Colombia confirming the research stay.
• Letter of invitation: Issued by the host university or research institution in the United States.
• Letters of recommendation: Three (3) letters of recommendation uploaded through the platform.
• English proficiency: A valid official English proficiency test score (TOEFL IBT, TOEFL ITP, IELTS Academic, or Duolingo Test).
• Supporting documents: ID card and academic diplomas in PDF format.

At the end of their stay in the U.S., the selected individuals must return to Colombia and remain in the country for a minimum period of two (2) years to share and apply the knowledge they have acquired, in accordance with the regulations governing the J-1 visa granted to them.

Notes:

Individuals who have completed academic programs in English-speaking countries may be exempt from the language requirement.

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