The Bunge y Born Foundation has always been concerned with the provision of support to develop knowledge, a task which it undertakes by providing incentive for creative intellectual activities. It has, since its creation in 1964, awarded its prize to scientific research on a yearly basis and also cooperates with different research groups by awarding other grants and funding through various competitions and calls for tender.

The award, which consists of a sum of money, a diploma of honor and a gold medal, is given on an annual basis in a number of different disciplines, some of which have been added in the last few years to keep pace with advances in the world of science.

The program was set up in 2004 to foster the development of new levels of knowledge about Chagas’ disease, in order to contribute to its prevention and to improving the quality of life of those suffering from it.

These grants are awarded on a competitive basis to young researchers in order to allow them to complete their doctorate research studies in universities or research centers in the U.S. Upon returning to this country, and within the period of 6 months to a year, they must finish and present their thesis at the appropriate local institution.

Information about the 3rd competition for 2009 will be available in September 2008.