The Programme Freire + Programme offers two types of scholarships:
Junior Division
The junior track involves completing the entire doctoral program in person at a university in another country in the region, which helps foster strong ties between universities (enabling them to share research projects, publications, etc.) and the creation of thematic networks among universities. Students have three years to complete their doctorate under this track.
Senior Track
The part-time track allows university professors or researchers to balance their doctoral studies with their teaching careers and personal lives. Under this arrangement, doctoral students would only need to be present at the host university where they are pursuing their doctorate during the first year of their studies (a period dedicated to integrating into the research team, defining their research topic, and beginning their thesis). For the remaining three years of the program, they would work on their thesis at their home institution or university, balancing this with their teaching duties. During those three years, they are expected to spend three-month periods at their host university to continue their research and maintain their connection with the research team.
The application period for the scholarships will run from February 2 to June 30, 2026, at 12:00 p.m. (Spanish mainland time).