Becas Chile 2027: Chile Government Scholarship (ANID) for Master’s & PhD Abroad
Quick Overview
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Full name | Becas Chile — Becas para Estudios de Postgrado en el Extranjero |
| Funded by | ANID (Agencia Nacional de Investigación y Desarrollo), Government of Chile |
| Coverage | Tuition (arancel), monthly living allowance (manutención), travel, installation costs and health insurance |
| Level | Doctorado, Magíster, Postdoctorado, Subespecialidades Médicas, Cotutela, Pasantías doctorales, Doctorado con acuerdo bilateral (Fulbright/DAAD) |
| Who can apply | Chilean citizens and foreigners with permanent residence in Chile |
| 2026 call (verified) | Doctorado: opened April 15, 2026, closed May 19, 2026, results July 2026 |
| 2027 call | Expected ~April–May 2027 (pattern-based — verify on anid.cl when the call opens) |
| Legal basis | Decreto Supremo N°664/2008 (Ministerio de Educación) and its modifications |
Becas Chile is the Chilean government’s flagship international scholarship programme, administered by ANID. It funds Chilean citizens and permanent residents to pursue postgraduate degrees — PhD, Master’s, postdoc, medical subspecialties and more — at universities abroad, with the explicit goal that graduates return to Chile and contribute to its scientific, academic, economic and social development.
The 2026 Doctorado call ran April 15 – May 19, 2026 (results July 2026). The 2027 call has not opened yet — based on the established pattern it is expected around April–May 2027 — which makes right now the perfect time to prepare your admission offers, research proposal and documents. Weighing alternatives? Our Fully Funded PhD roundup compares the top global doctoral awards side by side.
> ⚠️ Status check (August 16, 2026): The 2027 Doctorado/Magíster calls are NOT open yet. All dates in this guide for the 2026 cycle are verified from anid.cl; 2027 dates are expected based on the annual pattern and marked clearly. Always confirm the current call on anid.cl/calendario-concursos-2027.
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What Does It Cover?
| Benefit | Details |
|---|---|
| Tuition (arancel) | Full tuition coverage for the programme, per the call’s bases |
| Living allowance (manutención) | Monthly maintenance stipend while abroad |
| Travel (pasajes) | International airfare to and from the host country |
| Installation costs | One-time settling-in allowance |
| Health insurance | Medical coverage for the duration of the scholarship |
| Duration | Doctorado: full programme (typically 4 years); Magíster: full programme; Postdoctorado: per call |
| Return obligation | Postdoc/Magíster: max 2 years to complete and return; Doctorado: max 4 years; Cotutela: max 1 year — then must return and remain in Chile |
The framework is regulated by Decreto Supremo N°664/2008 (as modified) and covers: Postdoctorado, Doctorado, Magíster, Magíster para Profesionales de la Educación, Pasantías doctorales, Subespecialidades Médicas, Cotutela de Doctorado and Doctorado con Acuerdo Bilateral (CONICYT–Fulbright and CONICYT–DAAD tracks).
> Note: Exact monthly amounts are set per call in the official bases (bases de concurso) — they vary by host country. Do not rely on third-party figures; check the bases on anid.cl for the current call.
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Eligibility
✅ You Must:
- Be a Chilean national or a foreigner with permanent residence (permanencia definitiva) in Chile
- Hold a Licenciado degree, professional title, or equivalent (for Master’s/PhD)
- Demonstrate academic excellence through at least one of the documented criteria in the bases
- Have (or be able to secure) admission to a recognized foreign university — most calls require admission/acceptance or a strong admission pathway at application time
- Meet the specific requirements of the call you apply to (they differ slightly by programme type)
- Commit to returning to Chile and completing the degree within the mandated deadlines
❌ Not Eligible If:
- You are applying for a Magíster in Business Administration (MBA) — explicitly excluded from the Magíster en el Extranjero scholarship
- You are applying for a Magíster in law related to commercial, tax or corporate areas — also explicitly excluded
- You do not hold Chilean nationality or permanent residence
- You cannot commit to the return-to-Chile obligation
> Priority areas: For Doctorado, the Ministry of Science, Technology, Knowledge and Innovation defines priority areas — approximately 70% of doctorado allocations are directed to these areas. Aligning your research with the declared priority dimensions significantly improves your odds.
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How to Apply: Step by Step
Step 1: Watch the ANID call calendar
ANID publishes every call with its opening and closing dates on anid.cl/calendario-concursos-2027/ (the “Calendario de Convocatorias”). Check the “Capital Humano” section regularly — the 2026 Doctorado call opened April 15 and closed May 19; the 2027 call is expected on a similar schedule.
Step 2: Secure admission abroad (start now)
Becas Chile funds study at foreign universities — you must be admitted (or clearly admissible) to a recognized programme. This is the long pole. Contact universities, take language tests, and gather your transcripts this year so you’re admission-ready when the call opens.
Step 3: Prepare the application file
Typical requirements include: degree certificates, transcripts, research proposal (for PhD), admission letter, academic references, CV, and proof of academic excellence. Prepare these before the call opens — the application windows are short (roughly 5 weeks for Doctorado 2026).
Step 4: Submit through the official ANID portal
Applications are submitted electronically through ANID’s official system within the call window. Follow the bases exactly — incomplete or late submissions are rejected.
Step 5: Results and formalization
Results are announced after evaluation (2026 Doctorado results were announced in July 2026). Successful applicants formalize via an award resolution (resolución exenta) and sign their scholarship agreement — then the return-to-Chile obligations apply.
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Insider Tips
1. The 2027 call is your deadline — not a date on a website
ANID rarely announces 2027 dates far in advance. Work backwards from the expected April–May 2027 window: have your admission letters, language certificates, and research proposal finalized by March 2027 at the latest.
2. Target the priority areas
With ~70% of doctorado allocations reserved for Ministry-of-Science priority areas, a research proposal that explicitly engages those priorities (check the bases for the exact dimensions and focos) competes in a much smaller pool.
3. Know the exclusions before you choose a programme
Magíster in MBA/business administration and commercial/tax/corporate law are excluded. If that’s your field, look at the bilateral tracks or our MBA scholarships guide instead.
4. Use the bilateral tracks
Doctorado con Acuerdo Bilateral CONICYT–Fulbright (USA) and CONICYT–DAAD (Germany) operate through separate processes with different timelines. If you’re targeting the US or Germany, research the bilateral route in parallel with the general call — for Germany, start with our DAAD guide.
5. The return obligation is binding — plan your career around it
Doctorado recipients get up to 4 years to finish and return; Magíster/Postdoc get up to 2. The scholarship is a national-investment contract, not just a grant — be sure your post-degree plan includes returning to Chile.
6. Compete with a “nationally relevant” narrative
Becas Chile exists to bring knowledge back to Chile. In your proposal and interviews, be concrete about how your training will serve Chilean science, industry, education or public policy — reviewers reward applicants who understand the programme’s mission.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Q: When does Becas Chile 2027 open?
A: The 2027 calls are not yet published. The 2026 Doctorado call ran April 15 – May 19, 2026 with results in July 2026, so the 2027 call is expected around April–May 2027 — verify on anid.cl/calendario-concursos-2027.
Q: Is Becas Chile fully funded?
A: Yes — the scholarship covers tuition, monthly maintenance, international travel, installation costs and health insurance per the call’s bases. Exact amounts are published in each call’s bases.
Q: Can foreigners apply?
A: Only foreigners with permanent residence in Chile (permanencia definitiva vigente). Short-term residents and visitors are not eligible.
Q: Can I study an MBA with Becas Chile?
A: No. Magíster en Administración de Empresas (MBA) is explicitly excluded, as is law in commercial/tax/corporate areas.
Q: Do I need to be admitted to a university before applying?
A: For most calls, yes — admission to a recognized foreign programme (or a credible admission pathway) is a core requirement. Start the admission process early.
Q: What happens after I finish?
A: You must obtain your degree and return to Chile — within 2 years for Magíster/Postdoc, 4 years for Doctorado — and remain in the country. Failing to comply triggers the scholarship’s repayment/return provisions.
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Timeline Table
| Stage | Date |
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| Doctorado Becas Chile 2026 opened | April 15, 2026 (verified) |
| Doctorado Becas Chile 2026 closed | May 19, 2026 (verified) |
| Doctorado 2026 results | July 2026 (verified) |
| Doctorado Becas Chile 2027 (expected) | ~April–May 2027 — verify anid.cl |
| Magíster en el Extranjero 2027 (expected) | Follows ANID calendar — verify anid.cl |
| Program start abroad | Typically the following academic year |
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Your Action Plan
1. This month: Create an ANID account; bookmark anid.cl/calendario-concursos-2027 and check it monthly.
2. By December 2026: Contact 3-5 universities abroad; shortlist programmes and professors.
3. By February 2027: Sit language exams (IELTS/TOEFL/DELE as needed); request transcripts and references.
4. By March 2027: Have admission letters in hand; draft your research proposal around Chile’s priority areas.
5. April–May 2027: Submit the application within the call window — do not wait for the last week.
Becas Chile turns a Chilean degree into a world-class research career — prepare your admission this year so you’re ready the moment the 2027 call opens. Share this with someone who wants to study abroad funded by the Chilean government.