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Second Edition August-December 2026
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Become Part of the Next Generation of International Research Leaders
An exclusive international fellowship experience designed for university leaders, policymakers, corporation executives, professionals and researchers committed to create impact through applied research across the Americas, with the completion of a world class Post Doctoral and Post Master program.
Develop your research project, strengthen your international academic profile, and collaborate with distinguished scholars and professionals from Latin America and the United States through a five-month hybrid experience led by The Americas Conference of Universities (ACU) and The University of New Mexico (UNM).
More Than an Academic Program
The Post Doctoral and Post Master International Institute is a non-profit initiative created for professionals seeking more than traditional academic programs.
This experience combines applied research, international collaboration, academic mentorship, and interdisciplinary dialogue to help participants expand their impact across the public, corporative, nonprofit, and higher education sectors.
Designed for leaders, scholars, and changemakers, the program fosters meaningful connections between Latin America and the United States while strengthening professional visibility in an increasingly global academic environment.
A Transformative International Research Experience
International Academic Mentorship
Work alongside distinguished scholars and internationally recognized academic leaders through personalized mentoring, guidance and research support.
Applied Research With Real-World Impact
Develop a research project connected to public policy, education, nonprofit leadership, governance, business-education and social innovation, among others.
Global Academic Networking
Join a multidisciplinary network of researchers, university administrators, faculty, and other professionals from across the Americas.
Hybrid & Flexible Learning
Participate in a five-month blended learning experience combining synchronous seminars and keynote adresses, asynchronous work, mentorship sessions, and collaborative dialogue, inmerse in a 8-12 hours weekly academic work (depending on the academic background of the participant).
International Academic Visibility
Selected final research projects may be considered for publication in a special international academic proceddings edited by the sponsor institutions.
Designed for Leaders Ready to Expand their Horizons
This International Institute is designed for professionals whose work intersects with higher education, public leadership, industry, research, and social development.
- Universities’ Executives & Administrators
- Public Sector Professionals
- Industry Leaders
- Faculty & Researchers
- NGO & Nonprofit Leaders
- Policy Specialists
- Social Impact Professionals
- Institutional Decision-Makers
- Emerging Academic Leaders
What Makes Us Different
Exclusive Cohort Model
A limited number of participants are selected to ensure meaningful collaboration, personalized mentorship, and a high-level academic experience.
International Perspective
Participants engage in interdisciplinary dialogue with professionals and scholars from multiple countries and sectors.
Bilingual Academic Environment
The program is conducted in Spanish while integrating English-language academic resources and international scholarly engagement.
Research-Based Learning
Rather than focusing only on coursework, participants actively develop an applied research project connected to real institutional and social challenges.
Executive-Level Academic Experience
The institute is specifically designed for professionals balancing leadership responsibilities with advanced academic development.
Application Form
Payment Options
1) Pay Online
Complete your payment quickly and securely through our online payment platform. Click the button below to proceed.
Note: Participants selecting the Flexible Payment Plan will receive information regarding the remaining installment payments in due curse.
2) Pay by Bank Transfer
If you prefer to pay by bank transfer, please use the banking details provided below. Once your payment has been completed, kindly send us your payment confirmation.
2026 Key Dates
APPLICATION CALENDAR
- Registration Open: June 22
- Registration Closure: August 31
PROGRAM CALENDAR
- Program Begins: August 24
- Program Concludes: December 11
PAYMENT CALENDAR
- Full Payment Modality
Deadline Payment for 40% Special
Tuition reduction: July 24
- Flexible Payment Plan
Deadline Payment for 4 Partial
Scheme with a 20% Special Tuition reduction:
1st Partial: August 21, $1,400
2nd Partial: September 25, $600
3rd Partial: October 23, $600
4th Partial: November 20, $600
Building Academic Bridges Across the Americas
The Post Doctoral and Post Master International Institute promotes interdisciplinary collaboration between industry leaders, professionals, researchers, and institutions committed to generating meaningful impact in higher education, governance, public policy, and social development.
Participants become part of an expanding and diverse academic network that strengthens international dialogue between Latin America and the United States.
Program Overview
Duration
5 Months (August-December 2026)
Format
Hybrid International Fellowship Experience (online live sessions + asynchronous independent work)
Language
Spanish Instruction + English Academic Readings and Keynote Addresses (with captions in Spanish)
Certificate
200 hours of the Program’s duration
Components:
- International seminars
- Distinguished keynote addresses
- Academic mentorship
- Applied research development
- Final research presentation
- Optional visit at UNM
Cohort Size
Limited Spaces Available
The Future of Academic Leadership is International
By the end of the program, participants will receive an international certificate jointly issued by ACU and UNM Continuing Education.
Join a select international cohort of researchers, educators, institutional leaders, and professionals committed to generating impact through applied research and global collaboration.
Expand your academic network. Strengthen your international profile. Develop research that matters.
Meet the Academic and Executive Leadership Team
Juan de Dios Pineda, PhD., H.C.
President and CEO, ACU
Program Academic Chair
Expert in public policy, government, and higher education. Dr. Pineda has received multiple Honorary Doctorates for his contributions to international higher education, public policy research, and political science. For ten years, he has served as Academic Director of the Postdoctoral Program in Government, Public Policy, and Higher Education at UNM.
Gillian Mandich, PhD.
Keynote Speaker
Faculty
Dr. Mandich holds a PhD in Health Science from Western University and is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Psychiatry at the University of Manitoba, Canada. Two-time TEDx speaker and appear regularly in the media. She is a happiness researcher, educator, speaker, and author who holds a PhD in Health Science from Western University.
Bruce J. Perlman, PhD.
Keynote Speaker
Faculty
Former Regents’ Professor and Director of UNM’s School of Public Administration. Dr. Perlman has been a Senior Fulbright and UNM presidential Lecturer, and held the Hatch Chair in Law and Public Policy. Author of over fifty academic journal articles and publications and two edited books, with consulting experience on government affairs both in the U.S. and abroad.
Lol-be Peraza González, Dr.
Seminar Leader
Faculty
Expert in public finance, government auditing, and public administration. Dr. Peraza holds a master’s degrees in Economics and Government Auditing, and a postdoctoral specialization from the UNM. She currently serves as Head of the National Agrarian Registry in Mexico City and has more than 20 years of experience in public finance, budgeting, and federalized spending.
Aitana Maldonado Hernández, MS.
Executive Coordinator
Adjunt Professor
Specialist in public policy, and local governance. Aitana Maldonado holds a Master’s degree in Applied Economics, a Bachelor’s degree in Administration, Government, and Public Policy and a Post-Master specialization from the UNM. She has experience in public sector collaboration, economic and social development projects, and academic work, with a focus on competitiveness and public management.
Alejandro Herrera Macías, Dr.
Co-Advisor
Faculty
Scholar and senior public-sector leader, Dr. Herrera is an strategic advisor with over three decades of experience across Mexico’s Judicial, Legislative, and Executive branches. His expertise spans public policy, higher education, governance, institutional development, and public-sector transformation. He holds degrees from the University of Warwick, UNAM, UC Berkeley, and the University of New Mexico.
Invest in Your International Professional Growth
This program is designed as an investment in advanced research development, international collaboration, and professional academic visibility.
Payment Options
1. Full Payment Option
Receive a special 40% tuition reduction when completing payment before the scheduled deadline (July 24).
2. Flexible Payment Plan
Participants may divide the program investment into four (4) monthly partial payments with a 20% tuition reduction.
3. Limited Partial Scholarships
Ask for the limited scholarships to the President and CEO of the ACU: juandediospineda@conferenceofuniversities.org
Total Tuition Payment
The investment for the five-month program includes registration, materials, certificate, digital badget, platform, and other associated concepts and services, for a total amount of: $4,000 USD
For additional information, please reach the Executive Coordinator:
Aitana Maldonado, MS.
aitanamaldonado@conferenceofuniversities.org
Contact Information
Executive Coordinator
Aitana Maldonado
aitanamaldonado@conferenceofuniversities.org
Chairman
Juan de Dios Pineda
juandediospineda@conferenceofuniversities.org
info@conferenceofuniversities.org
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MX (+52) 55 9192 8480
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