Pew Latin American Fellows
The Pew Latin American Fellows program supports early-career Latin American scientists to train in U.S. biomedical labs and encourages them to return and advance research in Latin America.
Funder: The Pew Charitable Trusts
Due Dates: August 19, 2026 (Full application deadline, 2027 class)
Funding Amounts: $30,000 annual salary stipend for 2 years; up to $70,000 additional for return to Latin America; 10 fellows selected per year
Summary: Supports early-career Latin American scientists for postdoctoral biomedical research training in the U.S. with incentives to return and establish labs in Latin America.
Key Information: Applicants must secure a U.S. postdoc position before applying and have strict eligibility windows for PhD/MD completion and previous postdoc experience.
Description
The Pew Latin American Fellows program in the biomedical sciences provides promising early-career scientists from Latin America with the opportunity to receive postdoctoral training at leading research institutions in the United States. The program aims to foster scientific knowledge and collaboration between the U.S. and Latin America, ultimately promoting advances in biomedical research throughout the region. Fellows gain access to a vibrant network of peers and alumni and are eligible for additional funding if they return to Latin America to establish their own laboratories.
