Connections to Sustain Science in Latin America
This program facilitates and develops the scientific community of early-career researchers in Latin American and the Caribbean (LAC) countries. The National Academies work with academic institutions, NGOs, and science academy partners via the Inter-American Network of Academies of Sciences (IANAS) to provide connections, accessible science material, and guidance for early-career scientists, enabling them to stay connected to research frontiers, develop networks, build leadership skills, and see viable ways of pursuing their careers in Latin America. This program consists of an online knowledge repository and networking workshops.
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Until March 31, 2026 12:59 PM
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The LAC Connections Symposium 2026 will be held in partnership with the Brazilian Academy of Sciences and InterAmerican Network of Academies of Sciences on August 25-27, 2025 in Sao Paulo, Brazil. The symposium is organized under five plenary themes:
- Artificial Intelligence in the Life Sciences
- Oceans
- Biomedicine/Omics
- The Amazon and Sustainability
- Resilience to Extreme Events
The program fully supports the travel costs of selected attendees.
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