For mobility scheduled between March and November 2026.
The Montevideo Group Universities Association (AUGM) announces that applications are now open for the ESCALA Teaching Program, for mobility during 2026.
This program promotes regional cooperation and integration among member universities through faculty mobility and exchanges, with the goal of strengthening academic relationships and encouraging the presentation of joint research projects. This edition will focus on the following principles:
I. Collaborative International Online Learning (COIL)
This call establishes that the Activity Plan designed by UNR faculty members, in agreement with the host faculty member, must include, among the proposed activities, the design of a course using the COIL methodology (Collaborative Online International Learning).
This teaching-learning methodology connects faculty and students from diverse backgrounds across borders and disciplines. It is a form of virtual exchange that connects faculty, students, and institutions on three levels. It provides innovative resources to develop students' international and intercultural competencies through collaborative tools and the use of technology and the Internet. It also allows universities to benefit from the experience and perspectives of their international colleagues, which enriches teaching and research.
To implement this methodology, a UNR professor and another professor from the host university coordinate and discuss a course or part of it that requires collaborative work from their students, supported by technological resources. Professors participate in the design of the experience, and students participate in the execution of the activities. This methodology offers a simple, agile, effective, and accessible way to provide students with a learning experience in an "internationalized classroom" without having to travel abroad.
COILS may consider incorporating other universities, even those outside the AUGM. The methodology can be applied throughout the entire course or only for a specific section/topic.
II. Recipients
The call is open to all UNR faculty members whose seniority allows them to apply for paid leave for travel abroad. Applications submitted by representatives of our university in Disciplinary Units (NU) and Academic Committees (AC) of AUGM will be prioritized.
III. Financing
The faculty member's home university will be responsible for funding travel expenses, and the host university will be responsible for accommodation and living expenses. Faculties must cover the cost of health insurance.
IV. Agreed places
- Federal University of ABC (2)
- Federal University of Pará (1)
- Federal University of Minas Gerais (2)
- National University of Asunción (2). Architecture and Law Departments Closed.
- University of the Republic (4)
- State University of Campinas (2)
- Federal University of Santa María (2)
- University of Santiago de Chile (2)
To learn about the conditions and requirements of the destination universities , please visit the following link.
V. Requirements
The applicant must have an " Invitation Letter " from the host university, signed by the head of the academic unit to which the inviting professor belongs and by the host university's advisor. They must also complete the application form and submit their curriculum vitae.
You must also have an “ Activity Plan ” which is included in the Presentation Form , which must be endorsed by the authority of your Faculty, and by the Delegate Advisor to AUGM of your University.
Mobilities must be scheduled between March and November 2026 and must last a minimum of 5 days and a maximum of 15 days. This period is determined by the host university.
Those interested should check the closing dates and submit their documentation in digital format to the International Relations Office of their Academic Unit.
Emails of the International Relations Offices:
- Faculty of Architecture, Planning and Design: international@fapyd.unr.edu.ar
- Faculty of Political Science and International Relations: coopinternacional@fcpolit.unr.edu.ar
- Faculty of Agrarian Sciences: Mobility-agr@unr.edu.ar; rrii-agr@unr.edu.ar
- Faculty of Biochemical and Pharmaceutical Sciences: international@fbioyf.unr.edu.ar
- Faculty of Economic Sciences and Statistics: rrii-economicas@fcecon.unr.edu.ar
- Faculty of Exact Sciences, Engineering and Surveying: rrii@fceia.unr.edu.ar
- Faculty of Medical Sciences: rrii.fcm.med@gmail.com
- Faculty of Veterinary Sciences: relacionesinternacionales@fcv.unr.edu.ar
- Faculty of Law: internationals-der@fder.unr.edu.ar; internationals.fder@gmail.com
- Faculty of Humanities and Arts: rrii-hum@unr.edu.ar
- Faculty of Dentistry: rrii-odonto@unr.edu.ar
- Faculty of Psychology: rrii-psi@unr.edu.ar
If add-on:
- Model Presentation Form
- Invitation letter template
- General Regulations of Teaching Scale