ANII (Uruguay) Scholarship Call for PhD Studies in Spain

Jan 21, 2026

The National Agency for Research and Innovation (ANII) of Uruguay, in collaboration with SEPIE, has launched a new international mobility scholarship call. These grants are for Uruguayan citizens wishing to pursue a PhD (full-time or sandwich mode) at Spanish universities.

The scholarship provides financial support of up to 80,000 USD per student. Additionally, SEPIE offers extra benefits, such as facilitating enrollment procedures and providing support during their stay in Spain (advice on health insurance, opening bank accounts, etc.).

Within the strategic areas of the call, Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya - BarcelonaTech offers excellence-led doctoral programs in fields such as:

  • Software, IT services, and ICTs

  • Biotechnology

  • Nanotechnology

  • Agro-industrial production

  • Environment and environmental services

  • Energy

  • Logistics and transport

Application deadline: The call remains open until March 17th, 2026, at 2:00 PM.

Visit the ANII website for official information.

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