Fundación Carolina Doctorate Scholarships
A monthly stipend of €1,200, flights, tuition and health insurance for faculty and staff of Latin American partner universities to complete a doctorate at a Spanish university.
Am I eligible?At a glance
Study level
PhD
Destination
Spain
Funding
€1,200 a month before tax for accommodation and living costs, four round-trip economy flights (one per academic year), tuition (administrative fees excluded) and non-pharmaceutical health insurance, over 27 months across four academic years. Some institutions' tables show different monthly shares.
Eligible applicants
Faculty or staff of Latin American universities, nominated by their home university, with an acceptance letter from a Spanish doctoral programme
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Overview
Fundación Carolina Doctorate Scholarships is offered by Fundación Carolina for PhD study in Spain. Details were checked against the provider’s official page on October 13, 2026.
Application checklist
What you’ll need
The confirmed essentials for this application. Always check the official source before applying.
- Acceptance or pre-admission letter from a Spanish doctoral programmeRequired
- Presentation letter from the rector of your home universityRequired
- Proof of your employment at the home universityRequired
What this scholarship covers
€1,200 monthly stipend
Included
Four round-trip economy flights
Included
Tuition (administrative fees excluded)
Included
Non-pharmaceutical health insurance
Included
Diploma issuance fees
Not included
€1,200 a month before tax for accommodation and living costs, four round-trip economy flights (one per academic year), tuition (administrative fees excluded) and non-pharmaceutical health insurance, over 27 months across four academic years. Some institutions' tables show different monthly shares. Award components, amounts, and exclusions can change by intake, programme, nationality, or host institution, so confirm them on the official provider page.
Are you eligible?
Eligibility review
Checked against the official criteria on October 13, 2026
International students
Conditional
Domestic students
See official criteria
Scholarship scope
Foundation scholarship
Last eligibility check
October 13, 2026
Who can apply
- Citizenship
- Citizens of Latin American countries in the Ibero-American Community of Nations; not resident in Spain.
- International eligibility
- Applicants must not live in Spain or have started a doctorate there before applying.
Academic requirements
- Academic recordRequired
- Bachelor's or engineering degree plus a master's granting doctoral access.
- Minimum grades / GPANot published
- No fixed minimum grade is listed for this scholarship. Check the provider’s current call for academic requirements.
Study restrictions and coverage
- Countries
- Spain
Official eligibility summary
Citizens of Latin American countries in the Ibero-American Community who work at a partner university that nominates them, hold a bachelor's or engineering degree and a master's that gives access to doctoral studies, and have an acceptance (or pre-admission) letter from a Spanish doctoral programme. Candidates cannot apply directly: the home institution registers them.
Applicant profile
- Faculty or staff of Latin American universities, nominated by their home university, with an acceptance letter from a Spanish doctoral programme
Study route
- PhD study in Spain
Current-cycle criteria
- Citizens of Latin American countries in the Ibero-American Community who work at a partner university that nominates them, hold a bachelor's or engineering degree and a master's that gives access to doctoral studies, and have an acceptance (or pre-admission) letter from a Spanish doctoral programme. Candidates cannot apply directly: the home institution registers them.
What to confirm for this cycle
Scholarship details can change from one application cycle to the next. Check these points on the official page before you apply.
- Current eligibility rules
- Current funding and benefits
- Current deadline and application route
Required documents
- Certified and legalised degree copies (selected candidates)
- Valid passport copy and proof of residence (selected candidates)
How to apply
- 1
Ask your Latin American home university whether it has an agreement with Fundación Carolina
- 2
Secure an acceptance or pre-admission letter from a Spanish doctoral programme
- 3
Your university registers you on the foundation's platform, and you complete the online application
- 4
Selected candidates send certified copies of their degrees and other documents
Application timeline
Application cycle
The 2026 call closed on 9 April 2026 (40 new scholarships and 114 renewals); applications are filed through the home university.
Confirm the current dates on the provider’s official page.
Always confirm the latest deadline on the official provider website.
Official source
Fundación Carolina
Official scholarship source
Last checked October 13, 2026
Your next steps
- 01Read the official programme guidance.
- 02Confirm eligibility, funding, and the deadline.
- 03Check the current application cycle.
- 04Apply through the official provider.
Frequently asked questions
When is the next deadline?
No exact deadline is listed here. Check the official provider page for the next application cycle.
Why do some details vary?
Scholarship conditions can differ by intake, study programme, nationality, and host institution. The official provider page is the source of the current rules.