Promoting Research Opportunities for Latin American Biochemists
Forecasted
Promoting Research Opportunities for Latin American Biochemists funds early-career researchers’ laboratory visits to develop research skills and strengthen life sciences capacity in their home countries.
Funder: American Society for Biochemistry and Molecular Biology
Due Dates (Anticipated): March 2027 (Application deadline)
Funding Amounts: Up to $7,000 for research visits lasting one to six months
Summary: PROLAB supports early-career researchers’ visits to U.S. and Canadian laboratories to develop research skills and build life sciences capacity at home.
Key Information: The host laboratory must have an ASBMB member in its leadership.
Description
Promoting Research Opportunities for Latin American Biochemists (PROLAB) is a joint program of the American Society for Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, the Pan-American Association for Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, and the International Union of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology. It supports trainees and new investigators in undertaking research visits to U.S. or Canadian laboratories, where they can access technologies and expertise that may not be readily available in their home countries.
The program offsets travel and living expenses for visits lasting one to six months. Its goal is to help participants advance their research, develop skills, and contribute to life sciences capacity in their home countries. Selection emphasizes scientific excellence, host laboratory infrastructure and research resources, and diversity across applicants’ and hosts’ countries, laboratories, and institutions.
