✨ Should I Apply for UBA Research Scholarships (Becas de Investigación UBA)?
Instant AI-powered application intelligence
Low to Moderate
Competition
🌍 Overview
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Award Amount
Varies by category (Stimulus, Master, Doctoral, or Post-Doctoral)
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Duration
12 to 36 months depending on the level of study
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Deadline
Usually May or June (Annual)
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Fields
All fields of study offered by UBA
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Awards/Year
Approximately 250 to 300 per cycle
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Provider
Universidad de Buenos Aires (UBA)
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Acceptance
Approximately 15% to 20%
The UBA Research Scholarships are the university's flagship program to support young researchers. They are categorized into 'Stimulus' for undergraduates, 'Master' and 'Doctoral' for graduate students, and 'Post-Doctoral' for advanced researchers. These awards facilitate full-time or part-time dedication to scientific and technological development projects within the university.
👥 Who Should Apply
High academic standing, research proposal aligned with UBA research groups, and endorsement by a UBA professor.
🏛️ Host University
Universidad de Buenos Aires
🤝 Sponsor
Secretariat of Science and Technology (SECYT-UBA)
🌐 Fields of Study
All fields of study offered by UBA
✨ Key Benefits
Provides a monthly living allowance and social security for students pursuing research projects within the university's research centers.
🎯 Target Students
Domestic and International Students
🏷 Tags
Argentina
Research
PhD
Post-Doc
UBA
Latin America
Higher Education
💸 Funding Breakdown
Tuition
Yes (Undergraduate tuition is free; graduate fees are waived for scholars)
Living Stipend
Monthly stipend based on current Argentine academic scales
Total Award
Varies by category (Stimulus
✈️ Travel: No
🏠 Accommodation: No
💊 Health Insurance: Yes (Provision of Social Security/Obra Social coverage)
🔄 Renewable: No (Requires a new application for a different category)
💳 App Fee: Free
🎓 Tuition Coverage
Yes (Undergraduate tuition is free; graduate fees are waived for scholars)
🏠 Living Stipend
Monthly stipend based on current Argentine academic scales
💊 Health Insurance
Yes (Provision of Social Security/Obra Social coverage)
🎁 Other Benefits
Full access to research facilities, libraries, and lab equipment
🔄 Renewable
No (Requires a new application for a different category)
📋 Renewal Conditions
Progress reports must be submitted annually for multi-year awards
✅ Eligibility Requirements
🌍 Eligible Nationalities
Must be a regular student or graduate of UBA or a recognized foreign university with a research plan at UBA
🎓 Academic Level
Undergraduate (final year), Master's, Doctoral, and Post-Doctoral
📊 Minimum GPA
7.0/10.0 (Recommended minimum for competitiveness)
🗣️ English Requirement
Not required (Proficiency in Spanish is mandatory)
🎂 Age Limit
28-40 years (varies strictly by scholarship category: Stimulus vs. Post-Doc)
💼 Work Experience
Not required for undergraduate; research background required for Doctoral/Post-Doc
💰 Financial Need
No (Primarily based on academic and research merit)
🎯 Target Students
Domestic and International Students
📝 Application Requirements
Essay / SOP
Yes (Detailed Research Project Proposal)
Rec Letters
Yes (Endorsement letter from a Director and Co-Director)
Interview
Varies by specific Faculty or Department
Documents Required
- Academic Transcripts
- Passport / National ID
- Yes (Endorsement letter from a Director and Co-Director) Recommendation Letters
- CV / Resume
- Personal Statement / Essays
- Not required (Proficiency in Spanish is mandatory)
- Interview: Varies by specific Faculty or Department
- Min GPA: 7.0/10.0 (Recommended minimum for competitiveness)
📋 Application Process
Finding a strong Research Director within UBA is the most critical step for success.
💡 Insider Tip: Ensure the research plan is feasible within the proposed timeframe and specific lab resources.