Programme Description
Since 1997, the Heinrich-Böll-Foundation supports graduates from Latin America through its Sur-Place Programme in Mexico. The programme aims at strengthening and professionalising the expert and leadership potential in Central America. Through the expertise and experience gained as part of the programme, participants are to be enabled to contribute with innovative ideas and initiatives to the development of a stable civil society.
The programme enables graduates to participate in selected postgraduate courses at renowned universities and scientific institutions in Mexico in the fields of anthropology, social sciences, communication, economics, urban studies, rural development, international relations, public policy or natural resources. The research project must be related to one of the Böll Foundation's fields of work.
The programme enables graduates to participate in selected postgraduate courses at renowned universities and scientific institutions in Mexico in the fields of anthropology, social sciences, communication, economics, urban studies, rural development, international relations, public policy or natural resources. The research project must be related to one of the Böll Foundation's fields of work.
Target Group
Graduates of a Bachelor's or Master's programme or equivalent
Citizens of Costa Rica, Cuba, Guatemala, Haiti, Honduras, Nicaragua and El Salvador
Citizens of Costa Rica, Cuba, Guatemala, Haiti, Honduras, Nicaragua and El Salvador
Academic Requirements
graduate degree (licenciatura or an equal qualification)
Number of Scholarships
approx. 15 per year
Duration
2 years
Scholarship Value
financial and non-material support
Up-to-date information is available on the programme website.
Up-to-date information is available on the programme website.
Application Papers
Application forms and further information on the application procedure are available on the programme website.
Application Deadline
Up-to-date information is available on the programme website.
