What We Do

We cultivate the Latin American scientific ecosystem with:

Conducting Research

We analyze the evidence and build the strategies to strengthen the scientific ecosystem. We measure and publish the impact of programs and initiatives in an open, participatory way.
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Training Researchers

We create evidence-based learning programs that turn knowledge into action and new skills into local impact.
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Fostering Community

We nurture collaboration networks that break down barriers across disciplines, institutions, and countries, elevating Latin American science worldwide.
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Featured Projects

Contextualization of Open Resources

We develop high-quality resources in Spanish, adapted to local contexts, based on material originally published in other languages.
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Open Science Training

We design and deliver contextualized Open Science training cohorts in Spanish, with support from NASA.
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Academic Publications

We do research and openly share results that inform and support open science and education in Latin America and beyond.
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Conducting Research

We analyze evidence and build strategies to strengthen the scientific ecosystem. We measure and publish the impact of programs and initiatives in an open, participatory way.

Open Data Processing

We work to secure access to high-performance computing (HPC) for national and regional research networks across Latin America.
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Equitable Open Peer Review

We empower Latin American networks to promote open and equitable peer review of preprints and academic datasets.
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Barriers to Research Funding

We published a study identifying some of the barriers to equitable access to international funding faced by researchers in Latin America, along with strategies to help address them.
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240+

documents on Zenodo

44,000+

views

30,000+

downloads

"This article not only recounts the MetaDocencia experience, but also draws on it to address categories of analysis that, in my view, are key to studying the future sustainability of Open Science practices. My thanks to Paola Castaño, for leading this collective work with rigor and persistence, and to everyone on the MetaDocencia team who came along for the ride. Here’s to what comes next."

María Ángela Petrizzo Páez
Co-author of “More than a NASA Badge: MetaDocencia and Capacity Building for Open Science Communities in Latin America”

"Recommended reading in PLOS One. A new article looks at why researchers in Latin America struggle so much to access international funding. The study puts real, everyday obstacles on the table: the language barrier, the limited administrative support at our institutions, and the difficulty of building networks with the Global North. I want to congratulate MetaDocencia for their tireless work supporting Latin American science and their ongoing commitment to open science. That is exactly the path our region needs."

Marina Fernandez
On the article “Perceived Barriers for Accessing International Research Funding among Latin American Researchers”

Training Researchers

We create evidence-based learning programs that turn knowledge into action and new skills into local impact.

Contextualized Open Science Training

We design and deliver training cohorts in Spanish to advance the principles and tools of Open Science, with support from NASA, and for Latin America.
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Unlocking Funding for Scientific Initiatives

We offer strategic training for researchers, strengthening skills and networks that open doors to international funding opportunities.
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Train the Trainers Program

We facilitate a hands-on Spanish-language program that equips participants with pedagogical skills, amplifying learning and collective impact.
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Skills Training

We design customized courses that empower individuals, institutions and communities to build practical skills in teaching, AI, Open Science, data analysis, and digital tools.
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100

editions (430+ hours)

1,700+

people from 33 countries trained

85%

Net Promoter Score

"Don’t miss this. They’re hyper-professional, and the work they do is excellent."

Walter Sosa Escudero
PhD in Economics, professor and researcher

"The course was excellent. You gave me back the drive to teach — online education can be far more human than I ever imagined."

Emmanuel Iarussi
Scientist at CONICET and professor at UTDT, former Advisory Committee member

"Working with MetaDocencia means being part of a team that is attentive, warm, diverse, and committed to its mission and people. It’s no surprise that creative proposals emerge when dialogue feels natural and reassuring."

Marina Compagnucci
Biologist and MetaDocencia contributor, with a key role in the design and adaptation of NASA Open Science content for Latin America

Fostering Community

We nurture collaboration networks that break down barriers across disciplines, institutions, and countries, elevating Latin American science worldwide.

Shaping Governance for Impact

We provide tools and trusted guidance to help people and organizations lead with purpose, efficiency, and lasting impact.
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Open Conversations

We create spaces for dialogue that foster learning, the exchange of experiences, and active participation, strengthening collaboration and shared knowledge.
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Mapping Open Science in Latin America

We maintain a collaborative repository in Spanish documenting Open Science initiatives across Latin America.
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Catalyst Project

We make cloud-computing infrastructure more accessible and useful for life sciences communities in the Global South.
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Contextualization

We develop high-quality resources in Spanish, adapted to local contexts, based on material originally published in other languages.
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Voices and Appearances

Community recognition →
In the media →
Events we've taken part in →

30+

partner communities and alliances

60+

collaborators

6,000+

people connected

"I want to thank you for the work done so far. In addition to your conceptual and practical contributions, which have enabled us to make significant progress, your warmth and kindness have made this process truly enjoyable. I will miss our meetings."

Andrés Kamaid
Researcher, Advanced Bioimaging Unit, Institut Pasteur Montevideo, following a consultancy for Latin American Bioimaging

"So much collective learning along the way. Congratulations and thank you for being a space for co-production, interdisciplinarity, and mutual care."

Verónica Xhardez
Researcher at UNTREF and CIECTI, Technical Coordinator at ARPHAI (partner community) and MetaDocencia contributor