National Research and Innovation Agency of Uruguay (ANII)

About the award

Level: Masters, PhD
Course: 1-year Master's programmes and PhD programmes of up to 4 years, in the strategic areas
Country/Region: Uruguay
Value: 20% discount
No. of awards: No maximum
Deadline: 17 March 2026

More information

Since 2018, ANII and Queen Mary have formally partnered to fund Uruguayan Master's and Doctoral students to study at Queen Mary. 

Prospective scholars have to first apply to Queen Mary for their chosen programme. Following acceptance, they can then apply to ANII for a scholarship. 

Strategic Areas

Proposals may be submitted in strategic areas that contribute to development, improvement, resolution or the utilisation of the following sectors/problems/opportunities (a), or to the following prioritised technological areas (b), as defined in the National Strategic Plan for Science, Technology and Innovation (PENCTI).

(a) Sector / Core Problems and Opportunities

• Software, IT services and audiovisual production
• Human and animal health (including pharmaceuticals)
• Agricultural and agro-industrial production
• Environment and environmental services
• Energy
• Education and social development
• Logistics and transport
• Tourism

(b) Prioritised Technological Areas

• ICT
• Biotechnology
• Nanotechnology

MASTER DEGREES ABROAD IN STRATEGIC AREAS

DOCTORATES ABROAD IN STRATEGIC AREAS

For further guidance on this scholarship please email international-partnerships@qmul.ac.uk 

Please also see the ANII website for more information.