ULL-IMFAHE Internationalization,
Innovation and Excellence

The University of La Laguna, together with a dozen European universities, is part of a strategic alliance with the non-profit Foundation IMFAHE. An organization that promotes higher education through innovative programs inspired by the best practices of elite American universities such as Harvard and MIT.
Thanks to this collaboration, the ULL strengthens the international profile of its students and faculty, elevates its academic excellence, and fosters innovation by connecting them with a global network of experts and facilitating collaborations with world-class institutions.

What benefits does IMFAHE offer to ULL students and faculty?

Access to a global network of contacts through the Global Talent Platform – IMFAHE.

Connects, where ULL students and faculty exchange ideas with experts from innovative ecosystems across five continents, including Harvard, MIT, Google, Airbus, Thermo Fisher, Bank of America, and more. Democratizing real-time access to knowledge, networks, and resources.

IMFAHE Talent Affiliations

Professional support from an international mentor through the International Mentor Program (IMP), where ULL students receive advice from leading international professionals in their field. This program was recognized by the prestigious journal Nature Biotechnology as a high-impact educational program.

International scholarships and stays at centers of excellence

ULL students have the opportunity to win scholarships to undertake internships at prestigious international organizations, which will further their academic and professional development.

Examples of ULL-IMFAHE scholarship winners

Judith Hernández – ULL student who completed an internship The Broad Institute of Harvard & MIT. 

Genesis Palacios – ULL student who completed professional internships at the University of Texas.

Eva Tosco Herrera – ULL student who completed an internship at the Institute Imagine, Paris.

Javier Pérez García – ULL student who completed professional internships at the University of California, San Francisco.

Judith Hernández – ULL student who completed an internship The Broad Institute of Harvard & MIT. 

Genesis Palacios – ULL student who completed professional internships at the University of Texas.

Eva Tosco Herrera – ULL student who completed an internship at the Institute Imagine, Paris.

Javier Pérez García – ULL student who completed professional internships at the University of California, San Francisco.

Cross-curricular training courses, Taught by international experts (internationalization from home), open to the entire ULL university community and certified with 30 hours by IMFAHE.

  • Professional Development Course, to successfully face the labor market.
  • Innovation, Entrepreneurship, and Leadership course, preparing students to be impactful leaders.
  • Scientific Careers Course provides essential tools for success in a global scientific and research environment.

International Professional Development Programme iPDP for Teaching and Research Staff (Teaching and Research Staff), through which teaching and research excellence and global collaborations are promoted.

Peer Mentoring Circles, where the PDI has the opportunity to collaborate with international professionals in working groups to promote joint projects and scientific publications.

Dissemination of knowledge and open science, with initiatives such as IMFAHE Spotlight, which brings ULL research closer to society and promotes excellence in scientific dissemination.

Promoting entrepreneurship and innovation, Through the Global Ideas Competition – Shark Tank, where ULL students and professors collaborate with other IMFAHE members to form multidisciplinary teams to develop impactful ideas. They can win up to $10,000 in prizes.

International Conference – Innovation Camp, where ULL students and professors present ideas and research projects, gaining visibility and opting for international recognition.

Discover in two minutes what IMFAHE is

Discover in two minutes what IMFAHE is