The call for applications is now open to medical educators interested in gaining advanced knowledge in the field of education to apply for the Charlotte de Grünberg Fellowship.
The initiative—launched by the Foundation for the Support of the National Academy of Medicine of Uruguay, with the support of Universidad ORT Uruguayconsists of a full scholarship to pursue a Master’s degree in Education.
This is a two-year blended learning graduate program designed to foster, deepen, and develop the skills needed to address educational issues and challenges, with the aim of enhancing educational quality and equity.
At the same time, the Master’s in Education aims to ensure that selected participants are able to:
- apply the knowledge and skills acquired in the education of undergraduate and graduate medical students and in continuing medical education; and
- to promote knowledge and research in all fields of medical science.
The application deadline is Monday, March 31, 2025.
As for the requirements for applicants, interested individuals must have:
- Uruguayan citizenship;
- Doctor of Medicine degree;
- certification of university-level teaching experience in medicine for a period of at least three years;
- a letter of recommendation from the university president;
- a commitment to complete the master’s degree within the standard two-year program duration;
- a documented commitment to apply the knowledge gained in the master’s program in Uruguay.
In addition, applicants must submit a research or teaching proposal; the requirements for this are detailed on the website of the National Academy of Medicine of Uruguay.
Those interested should submit all required documentation via email to secretaria.anm.org.uy@gmail.com by Monday, March 31, 2025.
More information about the scholarship
About Charlotte de Grünberg
Charlotte de Grünberg, whose life began in Belgium and was marked by the hardships of the Holocaust, found in Uruguay not only a refuge but also fertile ground in which to cultivate her passion for education. Since her arrival in 1952, she has devoted herself tirelessly to teaching, becoming a symbol of resilience and dedication.
She served as president of Universidad ORT Uruguay from 1977 to 2024 and was a key figure in the institution’s educational development.
The significance of his work was recognized both nationally and internationally, and he received numerous awards. Among them were the Scopus Prize from The Hebrew University of Jerusalem and the Robert Singer Award from World ORT, which highlight his exceptional contribution to education and his efforts to promote universal values of humanity and knowledge.