LIDE launches the call for El Quantificador Scholarships 2026–2027

The Ecuadorian Development Research Lab (LIDE), in collaboration with DataCamp, has opened applications for the El Quantificador Scholarships 2026–2027. The initiative aims to expand access to data training and to support people with financial need who are committed to making the most of this opportunity.

Who can apply?

The call is open to anyone with financial need, whatever their field of study or employment situation. Applicants should have the time and motivation to study independently.

Applicants must also like the official call post on any of El Quantificador’s social media accounts and follow El Quantificador on Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn, Bluesky or Threads.

There are no nationality or residency restrictions. People who have previously received a LIDE DataCamp scholarship may apply again.

What does the scholarship include?

Selected applicants will receive:

• a free DataCamp license;
• access to courses in programming and data science;
• an invitation to a four-session course held on Wednesdays and Thursdays: October 28 and 29, and November 4 and 5, 2026.

The license is expected to be active from November 1, 2026, through November 1, 2027, subject to DataCamp’s renewal and activation of the licenses. If operational delays occur, LIDE will inform scholarship recipients in a timely manner.

Important dates

• opening: September 18, 2026;
• application deadline: October 20, 2026;
• review and selection: October 21–27, 2026;
• selected applicants contacted by email: before October 28, 2026;
• course sessions: October 28 and 29, and November 4 and 5, 2026;
• expected license start: November 1, 2026;
• expected end date: November 1, 2027.

Monthly follow-up

Scholarship recipients will receive a reminder between the 25th and the last day of each month. LIDE will review activity on DataCamp between the 3rd and 5th of the following month, including XP and the activity dates recorded on the platform.

Apply

Complete the scholarship application form.

Applications will remain open until October 20, 2026. For questions, contact becas@laboratoriolide.org.

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