Senacyt offers scholarships for undergraduate, master's, and doctoral studies for 2026

The National Secretariat of Science, Technology, and Innovation (Senacyt) has opened applications for its national and international excellence scholarship programs for 2026. These opportunities are designed for Panamanian students and professionals focused on science, technology, and research.

Available programs include the National Undergraduate Excellence Scholarships CTI 2026 for Panamanian students in their final years of study at designated institutions. The deadline for these applications is June 17, 2026, at 2:00 p.m. A parallel call specifically encourages women's participation in STEM fields, closing on June 16, 2026.

For postgraduate studies, Senacyt is promoting the Research Doctorate Call Round I 2026, aimed at graduates or master's degree holders pursuing doctoral studies at internationally recognized institutions. The deadline for submitting documentation for this program is June 15, 2026.

Locally, the program for National Master's or Doctoral Degrees in Specific Areas of Knowledge is available, offered as a Scientific Master's at the Autonomous University of Chiriquí (Unachi). This call, targeting professionals with a bachelor's degree, accepts proposals until June 29, 2026.

All current calls require applications to be submitted before 2:00 p.m. on their respective closing dates. Detailed technical information regarding admission requirements, forms, and specific regulations for each category is publicly accessible through Senacyt's digital channels and website.