FAPESP and the Brazilian Embassy in France – Lectureship Program 2/2024

The Readership Program aims to facilitate the sending of researchers/professors from the state of São Paulo and PhD and Post-Doctoral fellows from the Foundation to teach Portuguese at French universities, as well as to develop academic, pedagogical and/or cultural activities related to Brazil. The duration is up to 12 consecutive months, non-extendable, starting at the beginning of the 2025 academic year. PhD researchers must meet the criteria for the Research Grant Abroad (BPE) modality and have a degree or certification in undergraduate or postgraduate studies in Linguistics, Literature or related fields. Submission to October 11th.

CNPq Call – Events in the International Year of Quantum Science and Technology

The call will select proposals for the realization of scientific education and outreach activities that aim to contribute significantly to the popularization and dissemination of themes related to the International Year of Quantum Science and Technology, in 2025. Among many others, the proposals presented to this call may be related to the following areas: Health and well-being, Reduction of inequalities, Industry and infrastructure, Economic growth, Climate action and Clean energy. Submission to October 14th.

CAPES Notice – Support Program for Events in the Country – PAEP

The call aims to select proposals for financial support for holding scientific, technological or extension events in Brazil. Short-term events, with national or international scope, and of different sizes – small, medium and large – that involve professors, students and researchers linked to the National Postgraduate System (SNPG) will be considered. The event must take place between February 1 and December 31, 2025, in Brazil. Maximum funding varies from R$70 to R$160, depending on the type of event. Submission to October 29th, 2024.

CAPES Notice – Brazil Chair at the University of Münster

The announcement will select, by call, 1 scholarship holder in the Chair modality, who may indicate 1 Postdoctoral scholarship holder and 1 Sandwich Doctorate scholarship holder to promote collaboration in education and research between Germany and Brazil. The duration of the chair will be between 6 and 18 months, divided into 3 parts. Areas: Call 2 – Modeling Infection Disease Dynamics for Epidemiologic Management. Submission to October 31th, 2024.

CAPES Announcement – ​​Chair at the University of Bonn

The call for applications will select 1 scholarship holder in the Chair modality, who may nominate 1 Postdoctoral scholarship holder and 1 Sandwich Doctorate scholarship holder to promote collaboration in education and research between Germany and Brazil. The term of the chair will be between 6 and 12 months. The applicant must have obtained a doctorate degree at least 15 years ago and have at least 15 years of professional experience in his/her area of ​​expertise. Call 02: Agriculture, Biodiversity and Bioeconomy. Submission to October 31th, 2024. Call 03: Medicine, global health and immunology. Submission until October 31, 2025.

Leiden University – Seed funding call

Applicants must be Leiden University employees with a paid appointment, whether permanent or temporary. Every proposal must involve a minimum of two staff members, each from a different faculty, working in collaboration with colleagues at a partner university. Proposals might focus, for example, on expanding existing partnerships, organizing seminars and workshops, conducting a pilot study or preparing joint research proposals. The budget and timeline are €15,000 and 12-month duration. Deadline for submitting applications is October 31st, 2024.

IHEAL – Position Opening for Invited Researchers

The IHEAL receives applications in the following areas: Contemporary History, Geography, Anthropology, Sociology, Economy and Political Science. The candidates will be recruited for two months. Visiting scholars will receive a monthly salary which corresponds to a specific index for University professors in France. The IHEAL does not provide financial aid for travel or accommodation expenses. During their stay, researchers will be invited to participate in IHEAL-CREDA research activities and to work in close collaboration with IHEAL-CREDA professors. Application dead line November 17^th.

Global Affairs Canada – Faculty Mobility for Partnership Building Program

The Faculty Mobility for Partnership Building Program (FMPBP) provides opportunities for Canadian faculty to do short-term research and teaching in Latin America and the Caribbean, aiming to increase, diversify and strengthen institutional collaborations. Containers can travel no earlier than April 1, 2025. The deadline for Canadian institutions to submit online applications on behalf of eligible candidates is November 19, 2024.

FAPESP – FAPESP Grant for Young Researchers in South Atlantic Ocean and Antarctic Sciences

The call seeks to select up to five proposals from researchers working abroad (Brazilian or not) who wish to start a research career at a research institution in São Paulo. Proponents, who are at the beginning of their careers and stand out in their specific areas of knowledge, must demonstrate achievements after their doctoral research that indicate leadership capacity and great potential to develop new research groups. Proposals will cover all areas of ocean sciences. Submission from pre-proposal to 25 November.

FMSH – DEA Program 2025 – International mobility program – social sciences and humanities

The DEA mobility program allows international researchers from all continents to come to France and carry out their research (fieldwork, library, and archival work) for periods of 4 to 6 weeks, supporting their work in the social sciences and humanities. The program is intended exclusively for holders of university professorships or equivalent positions in higher education and research institutions. A monthly allowance of €3,400 is awarded for transport and living expenses. Deadline for application: 29 November 2024

CAPES Announcement – ​​Rio Branco King`s College London Chair – Humanas

The Call will select 1 scholarship holder in the Chair modality, who may indicate 1 Postdoctoral scholarship holder and 1 Sandwich Doctoral scholarship holder, to promote collaboration in education and research between England and Brazil. The scholarships will be valid for between 6 and 12 months. The proponent must have obtained a doctorate degree at least 15 years ago and have at least 15 years of professional experience in their area of ​​expertise. Call 01 – 2024/2025 is in the area of Brazilian International Relations; Political Science, Sociology and Anthropology of Brazil; Economic Policy; Sub-national Politics, Society and Political Participation in Brazil. Submission to December 30.

CAPES Call for Applications – Chico Mendes Chair – University of Birmingham

The call will select 1 scholarship holder in the Chair modality, who may nominate 1 Postdoctoral scholarship holder and 1 Sandwich Doctorate scholarship holder, to promote collaboration in education and research between Brazilian universities and the University of Birmingham. The scholarships will be valid for between 6 and 12 months. The applicant must have obtained a doctorate degree at least 15 years ago and have at least 15 years of professional experience in his/her area of ​​expertise. Call 02: Environmental Sciences, Climate Change, Ecosystems, Sustainability, Societies and Environment. Submission to December 30, 2024. Call 03: Environmental Sciences, Climate Change, Ecosystems, Sustainability, Societies and Environment. Submission until December 30, 2025.

Lemann Center for Brazilian Studies – Collaborative Research Grants

These grants are open to all UIUC full-time faculty members developing research projects in collaboration with their Brazilian counterparts. Grant funds can be utilized for on-campus research, airfare, in-country transportation expenses, living expenses, and other research-related costs. Grant Amount: Up to $20,000 for one year of collaborative research. The deadline is February 11, 2025.

DAAD – Research stays in Germany for Brazilian professors and scientists

Scholarships are offered to those interested in spending one to three months developing a project at a German university or research institute. The goal is to strengthen ties between Brazilian and German researchers. Those selected receive a monthly stipend of around 2.000 euros and assistance with airfare. Submission deadline: March 12 for stays from September 2025.

DAAD – Research stays in Germany for university professors of art and architecture

The program offers support for research stays of one to three months in Germany. The aim is to foster artistic cooperation with the host German institutions. The same stay can be carried out at different institutions in Germany. Applicants must work as university professors in one of the following areas: Architecture, Visual Arts/ Cinema/ Design/ Visual Communication, Performing Arts/ Dance and Music. Those selected will receive a monthly grant of around 2.000 euros and assistance with airfare. Submission deadline: March 12 for stays from September 2025.

CNPq Call – Joint research projects between Brazil and Argentina – various areas

The call will support up to 10 joint research projects between Brazilian and Argentinean groups in the following areas: Biotechnology, Bioeconomy, Forest Sciences, Marine Sciences, Environment, Energy Transition, Nanotechnology, Digital Transformation, “One Health” and Human and Social Sciences. Each project may request up to R$200 in grants in the Technological Development and Innovation Abroad modalities, for both Junior (DEJ) and Senior (DES) researchers, lasting from 1 to 12 months. Submission to March 14 of 2025.