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Their core work

Universidad del Rosario is a leading Colombian private university based in Bogotá, with growing engagement in EU-funded research focused on public health equity, migration, and vulnerable populations in Latin America. Their H2020 work centers on closing gaps in healthcare access — particularly cancer early diagnosis and primary care for displaced populations like Venezuelan migrants. They bring deep regional expertise on Latin American health systems, human rights frameworks, and implementation research to European consortia that need a credible partner south of the equator.

What they specialise in

How they've shifted over time

Their earliest H2020 involvement (2017) was in responsible research governance through NewHoRRIzon — a broad, policy-oriented engagement. From 2021 onward, the university sharpened its focus dramatically toward Latin American health challenges: cancer equity, Venezuelan migration, and primary care access for vulnerable populations. This shift suggests a strategic decision to position themselves as the go-to Latin American partner for EU health and social inclusion research.

Moving decisively toward implementation research on health access and social inclusion for vulnerable Latin American populations — expect deeper specialization in equity-focused public health.

How they like to work

Universidad del Rosario consistently joins consortia as a participant or third-party partner — never as coordinator. With 41 unique partners across 17 countries from just 4 projects, they plug into large, geographically diverse consortia. This pattern indicates they serve as a regional specialist brought in for Latin American expertise rather than driving project design from Bogotá.

Despite only 4 projects, they have built a surprisingly broad network of 41 partners across 17 countries, reflecting participation in large multi-partner consortia. Their reach spans Europe and Latin America, making them a bridge institution between the two regions.

What sets them apart

As a top Colombian university with direct H2020 experience, Universidad del Rosario is one of very few Latin American institutions with a track record in Horizon consortia. They offer something most European partners cannot: on-the-ground research infrastructure and policy networks across Colombia and the broader Latin American region. For any EU project needing a credible implementation partner in Latin America — especially in health, migration, or social policy — they are a rare and proven choice.

Highlights from their portfolio

• EquityCancer-LA
  Their largest funded project (EUR 555k) and most focused — implementation research on cancer diagnosis equity across Latin American health systems, running through 2026.
• HEAVEN
  Directly addresses the Venezuelan migration crisis through a human rights and public health lens — a highly topical and policy-relevant research area.