HRAF is pleased to announce the recipients of the HRAF Global Scholars Program for 2026. This program provides scholars around the world with one year of complimentary access to our research databases, eHRAF World Cultures and eHRAF Archaeology. Applications for the program were received on behalf of individuals and academic institutions in low- or middle-income countries, as defined by the World Bank. For 2026, we have four scholars participating in the HRAF Global Scholars Program.
Here is the list of HRAF Global Scholars Program recipients for 2026:
| COUNTRY | ACADEMIC INSTITUTION | SCHOLAR |
| Argentina | Universidad de Buenos Aires | Nora Viviana Franco |
| Argentina | Universidad Nacional del Nordeste | Maria Belen Carpio |
| China | Central South University | Erhao Ge |
| Phillipines | University of the Philippines Manila | Ma Teresa Guanzon De Guzman |
Map showing geographic distribution of HRAF Global Scholars 2026
In the months ahead, we will feature the work of HRAF Global Scholars in posts on our homepage, in our monthly newsletter, and in social media.
Congratulations to all!