Other Funding

RCCHU Visiting Scholars can apply to many types of fellowships, funding and grants.

Here you have a list with some of the most interesting programs for Visiting Scholars, Students and Researchers:

Fulbright Program
Marie Skłodowska-Curie actions
Andrew W. Mellon Foundation Programs

You can also visit the website of American Space Madrid, a new platform created in March 2015 to complement the activity of the International Institute.

Harvard Faculty and Researchers can also read here information about the European Union Program Horizon 2020. Please, do contact us if you are interested in collaborating with one of our Partner Universities.

Faculty of the Universidad Complutense de Madrid can read here information about special sabbaticals.

Additionally, RCCHU is pleased to inform you about national and international calls throughout the year. Please, read our Announcements Section to be updated on the latest calls.

Popular FAQs

Do I need to have an English Certificate?

TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) test scores are required from all individuals that wish to apply for any of our RCCHU programs when such requirement is included in the call. Applicants are required to have a minimum score of 100 on the Internet-Based TOEFL and to submit the results to the RCCHU on or before the stated deadline in the corresponding call of each funding opportunity.

More information about the TOEFL exam is available here....

Am I eligible for RCCHU Graduate Scholarships?

You are eligible to apply for one of the RCCHU Graduate Scholarships if you are a Graduate (licenciado/a, ingeniero/a, arquitecto/a, graduado/a, master) who enrolls in one of the Graduate Programs at Harvard University. Preference is given to students who have attended one of the RCC Partner Universities.

The Scholarships are awarded for one academic year, but recipients may apply for renewal.

Am I eligible for RCCHU Research Fellowships?

You are eligible to apply for one of the RCCHU Research Fellowships if you are a full-time faculty at one of our Partner Universities and have been admitted at a Harvard School, Department or Center in order to carry out a research project. Exceptionally proposals from other positions always related to Partner Universities could be considered.

How can I apply for the RCCHU Fellowships and Scholarships?

Every year RCCHU offers a number of Research Fellowships and Graduate Scholarships at Harvard University for eligible scholars and students.

For more information: Funding Opportunities at Harvard University.

To apply, please be sure you read the latest call of Research Grants and Graduate Scholarships for the...

Do I need to get a U.S. Visa for my stay?

As a recipient of one of the RCCHU Grants and Scholarships you will need to travel with a J-1 Visa. Please, make sure that your department at Harvard will sponsor your J-1 Visa application in advance.

You can read J-1 regulations on the Harvard International Office's website.