Mexican Government Scholarships for International Students 2015

Mexican Government Scholarships for International Students 2015

Mexican Gov ernment Scholarships for International Students
2015 Special Progr ams
Program Description
Grants for academics/researchers with extensive research experience in
topics related to Mexico to do research at higher education institutions,
archives, libraries, research centers and cultural institutions in Mexico.
This program is not open to candidates who are just beginning their studies
or research.
Candidate Profile
Researchers and specialists with extensive research experience and
publications on any topic related to Mexico.
Length
Minimum: One month
Maximum: Twelve months
Requirement
Must have a research project on any topic related to Mexico that has
been approved by an advisor at the Mexican host institution.
Required Documents
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Application form, completed and signed, with photograph. All original,
no copies.
Letter from the Mexican host institution, signed by the responsible
party (Director of Academic Exchanges, Head of the Graduate Studies
Department, Graduate Studies Coordinator, etc.), inviting the
applicant to carry out the research project and stating the title of the
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research, the name of the advisor, if possible, and the start and end
dates of the project.
 Resume (CV) in Spanish, or the original and a Spanish translation
(need not be certified).
 Copy of the diploma for the highest degree received.
 Detailed research proposal, including an explanation of the desired
outcome.
 An explanation of why the applicant is interested in conducting
research in Mexico.
 Medical certificate of good health (in the original) issued by a public or
private institution no more than 3 (three) months prior to submitting
the documents. Independent health certificates will not be accepted.
 Copy of passport.
 4 original photographs (not digital).
Benefits
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Monthly stipend equivalent to 5 (five) times the minimum salary in
Mexico City, currently the equivalent of $10,515.00 pesos
(approximately US$681.901).
Round-trip international airfare at the beginning and end of the
scholarship.
Mexico City
host institution
Mexico City transportation. Any
activities carried out elsewhere in Mexico during the stay must be paid
for by the applicant.
IMSS health insurance beginning in the third month of the grant.
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IMPORTANT
Read and understand the Terms and Conditions of the Special
Programs:
http://amexcid.gob.mx/images/stories/becas/2015Extranjeros/special-programs/general-conditions.pdf
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