Promoting Research Opportunities for Latin American Biochemists
The PROLAB grant supports Latin American and Iberian early-career researchers to train in U.S. or Canadian labs, advancing their life sciences research skills and fostering international collaboration.
Funder: American Society for Biochemistry and Molecular Biology
Due Dates (Anticipated): March 2027 (Application deadline, projected)
Funding Amounts: Up to $7,000 per award for travel and living expenses (1–6 months stay)
Summary: Supports Latin American graduate students and postdocs to train in U.S. or Canadian labs, enhancing research skills and scientific capacity in the life sciences.
Key Information: For early-career researchers from select Latin American and Iberian countries; host lab must have an ASBMB member.
Description
The PROLAB program enables graduate students and postdoctoral fellows from Latin American and select Iberian countries to spend up to six months in research laboratories in the United States or Canada. The aim is to provide access to advanced technologies and expertise not readily available in home countries, supporting skill development and strengthening scientific capacity in the life sciences upon return. The program is a collaboration between the Pan-American Association for Biochemistry and Molecular Biology (PABMB), the International Union of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology (IUBMB), and the American Society for Biochemistry and Molecular Biology (ASBMB).
