Panama: SENACYT

PhD Scholarships for Panamanian Students

Panamanian students have an opportunity to apply for full funding to do their PhD at the University of Groningen with a scholarship made available by the Panamanian National Secretariat of Science, Technology and Innovation (SENACYT).

Calls for Applications

There are several calls for applications published by SENACYT throughout the year corresponding to different subject areas. To learn more about the currently available calls for applications please take a look at the SENACYT website. 

Calls for Applications and Deadlines

  • The call for applications for PhDs in Bioscience and Biotechnology opened on 25 September and closes on 21 December 2023. 

Selected grantees will need to start their mobility latest by 21 July 2024. A realistic first possible start date at UG is four months after the publication of results. 

Important Note: A December start date is not possible at UMCG due to administrative reasons. 

For Prospective PhD Students

  • We welcome you to look into the offer of our Research Institutes and the UMCG research website. Considering that websites may be hard to navigate, in case you need assistance locating a supervisor for your PhD project, please send a message to the Graduate School of Medical Sciences with your English language CV and a summary of your research focus. 

  • You may download the brochure with more information specifically for Panamanian prospective PhD students

  • You can find the outline of the PhD curriculum in the PhD Study Guide.

Applicants will need to provide the following general documentation to SENACYT that require input from the Graduate School and/or UMCG supervisor:

  • Letter of acceptance, contact the Graduate School of Medical Sciences

  • PhD project proposal, signed by the applicant & supervisor (max. 10 pp.)

  • Outline of the PhD curriculum: use the PhD Study Guide

  • Letter regarding the UG fee waiver policy as outlined in the agreement between UG and CONACYT

  • Letter regarding the language of instruction for the PhD program (English)

Note that as of 2023, it is a hard requirement to submit proof of proficiency in English, as part of your admission to the GSMS PhD program. Minimum score tests: TOEFL iBT 92 (minimum skill score 20) or IELTS 6.5 (with a minimum band score of 6.0 on each individual part); TOEFL iBT Home Edition tests are acceptable. More information on generic GSMS requirements you may find here.

For UMCG Supervisors

In order to prepare the letter of acceptance for SENACYT PhD applicants, UMCG supervisors should provide the Graduate School of Medical Sciences with the information and documentation requested here. 

Read more about GSMS policies for tuition & bench fees here.