Pew Charitable Trusts Allocates $320K to Boost Biomedical Research in Latin America
Event summary
- $320K in Advancement Awards distributed to 16 scientists across Latin America.
- Funding supports researchers who returned to the region within the past five years.
- Grants aim to purchase equipment and expand independent labs in six countries.
- Nearly 70% of Pew Latin American Fellows Program participants return to establish labs in Latin America.
The big picture
Pew Charitable Trusts continues its long-standing commitment to strengthening biomedical research in Latin America, addressing the region's brain drain by supporting scientists who return home. The Advancement Awards build on Pew's broader strategy of fostering scientific communities through targeted funding and institutional partnerships. This initiative aligns with global trends of decentralizing research hubs beyond traditional power centers.
What we're watching
- Regional Talent Retention
- Whether Pew's funding can sustain long-term scientific talent retention in Latin America.
- Research Output Growth
- The pace at which funded labs produce impactful research and publications.
- Funding Leverage
- How effectively these grants attract additional funding from other sources.