Discover the new Visiting Scholars program at Stanford University

Fundación Luksic today announced its support for a new Luksic Visiting Scholars in Education program at Stanford Graduate School of Education, designed to connect researchers working in education in Chile with Stanford’s academic community.

The program will support two Visiting Scholars each year, providing selected researchers with the opportunity to spend a period of academic residency at Stanford GSE, engage with faculty and researchers, participate in seminars and academic activities, and advance their research.

The program is for early-career researchers or those who hold a PhD whose work focuses on education and has the potential to contribute to improving educational outcomes and student achievement in Chile, preferably at scale. Applicants may be affiliated with universities, research institutions, think tanks, foundations, or other relevant organizations, and are expected to maintain a commitment to working in Chile following their fellowship.

Dr. Martin Carnoy, Professor at the Stanford University Graduate School of Education, says, “The Luksic Fellowship for Chilean scholars to spend four months at Stanford University [Graduate School of Education] provides a unique opportunity to strengthen education research both in Chile and at Stanford. Chilean scholars will be able to work on their projects with Stanford professors and graduate students, attend classes, and get involved with the rich, diverse academic experiences available at the University. 

He also adds that Stanford GSE has a long history of collaborating with Chilean scholars, and this fellowship program is meant to deepen and broaden this relationship and to advance understanding of how to improve education systems in both Chile and the US. 

Fernanda Orellana, Education Manager at Fundación Luksic, says that the program represents a new opportunity to strengthen the connection between international academic excellence and Chilean education research.

“Education is one of the most important areas in which knowledge and evidence can help drive meaningful change. Through this collaboration with Stanford GSE, we want to create opportunities for Chilean researchers to connect with leading international expertise, strengthen their research, and build networks that can contribute to addressing the challenges facing education in Chile,” says Orellana.

During their time at Stanford, Visiting Scholars will become part of the academic environment at Stanford GSE and will have opportunities to interact with researchers from different countries and disciplines. They will also be invited to present their work within an existing seminar community, creating opportunities for academic exchange and feedback.

The program reflects an interest in strengthening connections between research, international knowledge, and education policy and practice in Chile. By supporting researchers to develop their work in an international academic setting, Fundación Luksic seeks to contribute to the development of knowledge and expertise that can have a lasting change beyond the fellowship itself.

The first Luksic Visiting Scholars will begin their residency in September 2027. Applications will be open between January and April of that year, and the application platform will be available in January.

To learn more about the program and the application process, register for the information session with the Stanford GSE team, which will take place on Monday, November 30 at 6:00 pm CLST (conducted in English).

You can also visit the program’s official webpage for additional information.