Call for up to 5 research fellowships in Guadalajara, San José, Quito, and Buenos Aires, Argentina—Applications accepted until July 5, 2026
Maria Sibylla Merian Center for Advanced Latin American Studies - Call for up to 5 Research Fellowships
“Radicalism and Political Radicalization in Latin America: Democratic Challenges, Differences, and Transformation”
Closing date: July 5, 2026.
Decision date: September 15, 2026.
Start of the fellowship: between February and April 2027.
Due to the number of applications, we are unable to provide reasons for rejections.
Application
Please complete the online application form and upload the following documents in PDF format in
Spanish or English:
• A motivation letter explaining how the project relates to the Laboratory’s research program, what
your expectations are, and where you are applying to stay.
• Presentation of an innovative research project, justifying its contribution to the debate on
political radicalism and radicalization in Latin America, including a timeline and work plan, with
a maximum of 10 bibliographic sources (max. 5 pages/2,000 words). An explicit justification of the research area
to which the project aims to contribute is expected.
• A two-page curriculum vitae with a list of relevant publications.
• A copy of the doctoral degree.