The International Summer Research Program from June 10 to August 6, 2019 aims to bring together students to develop a research project.

A professor-led group of 3 to 6 students will create an integral project of products of scientific, humanistic or technological research and their science dissemination and entrepreneurship.

Fast facts:

  • Language of the research product: English, Spanish or French    
  • Airport pick up service: June 10 – 11, 2019    
  • Airport departure ride service: August 5 – 6, 2019    
  • The program has no tuition cost and it is possible to receive students of academic excellence who wish to start developing their research skills for the first time. Plus, the city of Guanajuato, México, will be the perfect scenery, located in the central part of the country it is blessed with privileged weather.

We hope to welcome students from your institution and contribute to their academic growth. Send your nomination to interncional@ugto.mx with the following information:

1. Passport scan copy

2. Passport size Photo in JPG format

3. Letter of recommendation with details of the academic level and competencies of the student.

Also, each student will be requested to complete an online profile where the following files should be uploaded:

a) Formal proof of enrolment or transcript at the higher educational institution in Mexico or other countries that shows that students have completed at least 60% of their academic requirements of the institution and have at least GPA9.0/10 without any failed classes

b) Receipt of Enrolment to the current semester and a valid student ID

c) A Nomination letter written by the International Office or the Office of Student Mobility of their institution - these offices are responsible of evaluating students, selecting only students with excellent profile, and acknowledging that students are eager to learn during their stay the socio-cultural differences (Please use a prepared format)

e) International students must present their International Medical Insurance that covers possible accidents and illness during their stay.

Please take into account that if the student does not receive the scholarship indicated in the brochure, they must have the proof of economic means for at least $6,000.00 MXN pesos per month for lodging and meals.