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SNII — National System of Researchers (Sistema Nacional de Investigadoras e Investigadores)

SNII — National System of Researchers (Sistema Nacional de Investigadoras e Investigadores)

Supports national researcher recognition in Mexico through annual designation and stipend-based researcher pathways.

The Sistema Nacional de Investigadores e Investigadoras (SNII) is Mexico's principal mechanism for recognizing and financially supporting active researchers across all scientific and technological disciplines. Administered by SECIHTI — the successor to CONACYT — the program designates qualifying researchers as Investigador Nacional at levels ranging from Candidato through levels I, II, III, and Em

All scientific and technological research disciplines — annual individual researcher recognition and monthly stipend across career levels from Candidato to Emérito at Mexican public institutions.

CycleiHow often this grant runs — e.g. annually, on a rolling basis, or a one-off call.Annual
Next deadlineiThe next date applications are due. Rolling means you can apply any time.
Decision timeiTypical time from the deadline to the funder's decision.
Project durationiHow long the funded work is expected to run.
Award typeiThe form of funding — grant, equity, loan, tax credit, etc.Grant
Match fundingiThe share of project costs you must cover yourself. 0% = fully funded.0%
Funding pooliThe total budget available across all awards in this round.

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Last verified: 22 Jul 2026Source: secihti.mx