Scholarships
FAPESP – Scientific Vocations Grants 2026/2027 – any area
FAPESP will grant Scholarship for the Promotion of Scientific Vocations (EVC) a undergraduate students Applicants must have completed at least the fourth semester of their course by the start of the internship. The scholarship is intended to cover the intern's travel and daily expenses, as well as a bench fee to cover expenses for consumable materials and third-party services. Proposals will be accepted in any area of knowledgeStudents will undertake short-term internships (between 35 and 50 days) at research institutions, which are mandatory.
received by researchers who are full or affiliated members of the Brazilian Academy of SciencesFull members may supervise up to 2 students, while affiliated members may supervise 1 student. Submission deadline: 14th August 2026.
Alzheimer's Association – Research Fellowship
A call This program will support postdoctoral researchers working to advance the understanding, diagnosis, and treatment of Alzheimer's disease and all other dementias, under the mentorship of experienced researchers who have obtained their doctoral degree no more than 10 years ago. The project lasts up to 3 years with funding of up to US$180. Indirect costs are limited to 10%. Submission of letters of intent (LOI) is due by [date]. 14th August 2026.
CNPq 20/2026 – Beatriz Nascimento Program for Women in Science – Scholarships Abroad
A call will support Black women (both Black and mixed-race), Quilombola women, Indigenous women, and Roma women in carrying out part of their research on doctorate or projects of postdoctoral Abroad, through the granting of research scholarships in the categories of Junior Technological Development and Innovation Abroad (DEJ), Senior Technological Development and Innovation Abroad (DES), and Post-Doctoral Studies Abroad (PDE). The scholarships awarded must be implemented between March 1, 2027, and December 31, 2028, and will have a duration of up to 12 months, with no possibility of extension. Submission deadline: September 30th, 2026.
CAPESP – Aurora Scientist Mothers Program – Postdoctoral Fellowship
O edict will support proposals of teacher mothers This grant will be awarded to a doctoral researcher selected by the beneficiary professor, in conjunction with the respective graduate program to which she is affiliated. Applicants must be pregnant professors or professors who have become mothers within the two years prior to submitting the proposal. For professors who are mothers of children with disabilities and/or neurodevelopmental disorders, the proposal may be submitted regardless of the dependent's age. The purpose of the grant is to provide technical and scientific support for the continuation of the professor's academic and research activities. Proposals are valid for 36 months, with 24 months for grant execution and 12 months for administrative closure, accountability, and final report. The call for proposals has... Valid until 12/31/2027 and submissions can be made normally until 5st of each monthThe monthly calendar is included in edict.
Collaborative Projects/Mobility/Networks
Fulbright – Visiting Professor and Researcher in the USA – various fields
The Fulbright Commission offers up to ten awards for Brazilian scholars. Candidates must be faculty members/researchers, working full-time at a Brazilian higher education institution/research institute, interested in conducting research, lecturing, teaching courses, or advanced seminars at higher education institutions or research centers in the United States. The length of the award can be three or four months in fall 2027 (September to December) or spring 2028 (January to May). The Commission will also allow awardees to split the four-month award into two in-country visits of two months each to the same US host institution. The gap between visits must be at least 3 months. Eligible Fields of Study: Agricultural Science, Fisheries Management, Food Science, Veterinary Medicine, Zootechnics, Biodiversity, Biology; Dentistry, Medicine, Nursing, Nutrition, Pharmacy, Physical Education, Architecture and design, Demography, Economics, Archeology, Education, History, International Relations, Philosophy, Psychology, Arts, Language and Literature, Astronomy, Chemistry, Computer Science, Earth sciences, Mathematics, Physics, Probability and Statistics, Engineering, Biotechnology, Materials Science, Sciences and Humanities for Basic Education; Teaching and learning. Application Deadline: August 2, 2026.
CAPES – Visiting Professor, University of Buffalo – various areas
O edict will select up to 20 scholarship recipients, with 10 scholarships in the [specific modality - e.g., program name] category. Senior Visiting Professor Abroad, with a doctoral degree for more than 10 years, and 10 scholarship recipients in the modality Junior Visiting Professor AbroadThis grant is for researchers who have held a doctoral degree for a maximum of 10 years, counted from the date of application to this call for proposals, to develop research activities, supervision, courses, and technical visits at the University of Buffalo, in the United States. The duration of the grants will be from 3 to 10 months. Submission deadline: August 31th, 2026.
FINEP – More Innovation – ICT as a Partner – Health
A call It will grant economic subsidies to companies for the development of innovative products or processes in the following thematic areas: 1. Development of Strategic and Innovative Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients (APIs) for the Brazilian Unified Health System (SUS); 2. Development of Strategic New Biological Products and Biosimilars for the SUS; 3. Promotion of Clinical Research for the Development of Innovative or Improved Products; 4. Development of Advanced Therapies; 5. Development of Medical Devices; 6. Development of VaccinesParticipation of ICTs as technical-scientific partners in the project is mandatory, including participation in stages such as development, validation, prototyping, and technology transfer. Submission deadline: 31th August 2026. Webinar. Questions about the callINOVA – New Business area – novosnegocios@inova.unicamp.br.
FINEP – More Innovation – ICT as a Partner – Energy Transition
A call It will grant economic subsidies to companies for the development of innovative products or processes in the following thematic areas: 1. Electricity generation from low-carbon sources; 2. Low-carbon hydrogen; 3. Energy storage; 4. Transmission, security, and resilience of the Brazilian electrical system; 5. Biomass for biofuels; 6. Processes and components for the production of sustainable fuels; 7. Biogas and biomethane; 8. CO2 capture, storage, use, and monitoring.Participation of ICTs as technical-scientific partners in the project is mandatory, including participation in stages such as development, validation, prototyping, and technology transfer. Submission deadline: 31th August 2026. Webinar. Questions about the callINOVA – New Business area – novosnegocios@inova.unicamp.br.
FINEP – More Innovation – ICT as a Partner – Circular Economy and Sustainable Cities
A call It will grant economic subsidies to companies for the development of innovative products or processes in the following thematic areas: 1. Circular Economy; 2. Renewable Chemicals; 3. Water and Wastewater; 4. Sustainable Housing and Public Spaces. The participation of ICTs as technical-scientific partners in the project is mandatory, taking part in stages such as development, validation, prototyping, and technology transfer. Submission deadline: 31th August 2026. Webinar. Questions about the callINOVA – New Business area – novosnegocios@inova.unicamp.br.
FINEP – More Innovation – ICT as a Partner – Mineral Transformation
A call It will grant economic subsidies to companies for the development of innovative products or processes in the following thematic areas: 1. Critical and Strategic Minerals and Materials for Energy Transition and Decarbonization; 2. Urban Mining; 3. Rare-Earth Magnets; 4. Sustainable Technologies for Mining; 5. Decarbonization of Mineral Transformation. The participation of ICTs as technical-scientific partners in the project is mandatory, taking part in stages such as development, validation, prototyping, and technology transfer. Submission deadline: 31th August 2026. WebinarQuestions about the call: INOVA – New Business area – novosnegocios@inova.unicamp.br.
FINEP – More Innovation – ICT as a Partner – Sustainable Mobility
A call It will grant economic subsidies to companies for the development of innovative products or processes in the following thematic areas: 1. Air Mobility, 2. Waterway Mobility, 3. Rail and Metro Mobility, 4. Micromobility. The participation of ICTs as technical-scientific partners in the project is mandatory, taking part in stages such as development, validation, prototyping, and technology transfer. Submission deadline: 31th August 2026. WebinarQuestions about the call: INOVA – New Business area – novosnegocios@inova.unicamp.br.
DAAD – Research stays in Germany for university professors – Arts and architecture
O SCHEDULE offers support for research stays of one to three months in Germany. The goal is to foster artistic cooperation with host German institutions. A single stay can be completed at different institutions in Germany. Applicants must work as university professors in one of the following fields: Architecture, Fine Arts, Cinema, Design, Visual Communication, Performing Arts, Dance and Music. Those interested should choose the institution(s) of their preference and contact them directly. Submission to September 3th, 2026 For stays starting in May 2027. Submission deadline: March 11, 2027 for stays starting in September 2027.
FINEP – Technological Challenge – National Electrolyzer
A call will support R&D projects aimed at developing a National Electrolyzer, which meets the technical specifications presented in Annex 1 of the Tender Notice. A The lead project executor must necessarily be a Brazilian company., with the participation of at least two Brazilian co-executing companies and one ICT. The total amount requested in each proposal is a minimum of R$ 50 million and a maximum of R$ 150 million. Submission deadline 21 September 2026.
FAPESP – FICA-SP Program – all areas
A call its objective is to encourage the retention and consolidation of recent PhDs without employment ties in universities and research institutes in the state of São Paulo. FAPESP will grant a Research Grant of up to R$ 1,5 million per proposal, with an exceptional duration of up to 51 months, to support projects based on innovative and high-impact ideas. CNPq will grant Knowledge Brazil Scholarships, with a monthly value of R$ 13, for a duration of up to 48 months, to the Principal Investigators of the projects. CAPES may grant Master's and/or Doctoral Scholarships to researchers linked to the projects. The applicant must have completed the graduated no more than 12 years ago or obtained a doctoral degree no more than 7 years ago. until the deadline for submitting the proposal, except in the situations provided for in Ordinance PR No. 171/2024. Submission deadline: September 30, 2026 (Cycle 1)Submission deadline: February 26, 2027 (Cycle 2).
FINEP – More Innovation – ICT as a Partner – Sustainable Agro-industrial Chains
A call It will grant economic subsidies to companies for the development of innovative products or processes in the following thematic areas: 1. R&D for increasing national agricultural productivity and food security; 2. Sustainability of Brazilian agribusiness: Nationalization of machinery and equipment; 3. Research, Development and Innovation in Food; and 4. Research and Development in Technical Textiles.Participation of ICTs as technical-scientific partners in the project is mandatory, including participation in stages such as development, validation, prototyping, and technology transfer. Submission deadline: 30 September 2026. WebinarQuestions about the call: INOVA – New Business area – novosnegocios@inova.unicamp.br.
FINEP – More Innovation – ICT as a Partner – Semiconductors
A call It will grant economic subsidies to companies for the development of innovative products or processes in the following thematic areas: 1. Semiconductor Design, 2. Semiconductor Manufacturing (front-end), 3. Semiconductor Packaging and Testing (back-end). The participation of ICTs as technical-scientific partners in the project is mandatory, taking part in stages such as development, validation, prototyping, and technology transfer. Submission deadline: 30 September 2026. Webinar. Questions about the call: INOVA – New Business area – novosnegocios@inova.unicamp.br.
FINEP – More Innovation – ICT as a Partner – Digital Technologies
A call will grant economic subsidies to companies for the development of innovative products or processes in the following thematic areas: 11. Development of the National Artificial Intelligence Stack, 2. GPU Clouds (commoditization of AI-intensive solutions), 3. Advanced Robotics with Artificial Intelligence, 4. AI-intensive for Digital Protection of Children and Adolescents, 5. Quantum Technologies, 6. Generative AI Models. The participation of ICTs as technical-scientific partners in the project is mandatory, taking part in stages such as development, validation, prototyping, and technology transfer. Submission deadline: 30 September 2026. Questions about the call: INOVA – New Business area – novosnegocios@inova.unicamp.br.
FINEP – More Innovation – ICT as a Partner – Advocacy
A call It will grant economic subsidies to companies for the development of innovative products or processes in the following thematic areas: 1. Technologies for National Defense and 2. Economic Sustainability for the Defense Industrial Base (DIB)Participation of ICTs as technical-scientific partners in the project is mandatory, including participation in stages such as development, validation, prototyping, and technology transfer. Submission deadline: 30 September 2026. Webinar. Questions about the call: INOVA – New Business area – novosnegocios@inova.unicamp.br.
CAPES and Humboldt – Research Scholarships – all areas
RUB Research School – Travel Grant for International Senior Researchers – all areas
The Visiting International Professor Fellowship (VIP) is awarded to outstanding international researchers. Research School supports VIP fellows with a travel grant of €5.000 for renewed visits to Bochum. The fellowship is to foster international networks and provide international expertise and perspective for doctoral and postdoctoral researchers on campus. Calls end May 1 and November 1 each year.
FINEP – Mover Empresarial – ICT partnership as a service provider
A call will support Brazilian companies in the automotive sector's supply chain, including self-propelled agricultural and road machinery, as well as assemblers, in the development of products, processes and services
innovative, in the following thematic lines: Electric and hybrid-electric vehicles, Increasing the energy efficiency of vehicles powered by biofuels, Vehicle Safety, Advanced Materials and Information and Communication Technologies, and Products and Processes 4.0. Projects that have partnerships with one or more ICTs and one or more companies, with relevance to the development of the project, may be better evaluated. Proposals will be presented in Continuous flow or as long as there is a budget available for this selection.
Fraunhofer-Bessel Research Award
This science award honors internationally recognized academics working in applied research abroad for their outstanding scientific achievements. The award amount is €45,000. Award winners are also invited to conduct a research project of their choice at a research institution in Germany in cooperation with specialist colleagues there. The award enables a total stay of between six months and a full year, which can be split into multiple stays.
Events/ Scientific Dissemination
CNPq 13/2026 – Events Promoting Entrepreneurship and Innovation
A call will support the holding of national and international events in Brazil in the areas of promotion of entrepreneurship and innovationIn either in-person or hybrid formats, the following characteristics are required: entrepreneurship and innovation as the main theme, a history of three or more editions, annual or biennial events, and an average audience of at least 300 people. Funding of up to R$200,000 for international events and up to R$150,000 for national events. Submission until September 18 for events held from 01/01/2027 to 30/6/2027. FAQ. Unicamp can only submit one proposal. Those interested in submitting a proposal should send an email to goprp@unicamp.br by August 7th expressing their interest.
Chairs
Fulbright – Brown University Chair – Brazilian Literature
The Chair will give one award to a Brazilian scholar who will spend one academic semester researching and lecturing in the fall term 2027 (September to December) or spring term 2028 (January to May). The ideal candidates are working in areas of Brazilian Literature visiting Brown University, and engaging in research and teaching collaborations with faculty at the University. Candidates must have earned a doctoral degree before December 31st, 2018 and must submit a detailed proposal for teaching and research. Application Deadline: August 2, 2026.
Fulbright – Purdue University Chair – Digital agriculture, including artificial intelligence (AI) applications in agriculture.
The Chair will give one award for a Brazilian scholar to spend one academic semester teaching and researching in the fall term 2027 (September to December) or spring term 2028 (January to May). The visiting scholar will conduct research in digital agriculture, including artificial intelligence (AI) applications in agriculture. Preference will be given to candidates who are using interdisciplinary approaches in their research and teaching. Candidates must have earned a doctoral degree before December 31st, 2018 and must submit a detailed proposal for teaching and research. Application Deadline: August 2, 2026.
Fulbright – University of Illinois Chair – Biotechnology
The Chair will give one award for a Brazilian scholar to spend one academic semester teaching and researching in the fall term 2027 (September to December) or spring term 2028 (January to May). The award aims to foster teaching and research in biotechnology. The priority fields are: Plant Biotechnology, Chemical & Biomolecular Engineering, Bioengineering & Biosciences, Core Facilities. Candidates must have earned a doctoral degree before December 31st, 2018 and must submit a detailed proposal for teaching and research. Application Deadline: August 2, 2026.
Fulbright – YALE University Chair – Latin American Studies
The Chair will give one award for a Brazilian scholar to spend one academic semester teaching and researching in the fall term 2027 (September to December) or spring term 2028 (January to April). The Award supports teaching and research in Latin American Studies. Ideal candidates engage with interdisciplinary themes that align with the academic programs in Yale College and/or the University's graduate and professional schools. Preference may be given to those working in contemporary social research, legal studies or environmental fields. Candidates must have earned a doctoral degree before December 31st, 2018 and must submit a detailed proposal for teaching and research. Application Deadline: August 2, 2026.
Fulbright – University Georgia Chair – Integrative and Precision Agriculture and Plant/Animal Genetics/Genomics
The Chair will give one award for a Brazilian scholar to spend one academic semester teaching and researching in the fall term 2027 (September to December) or spring term 2028 (January to April). The Award supports teaching and research in the areas of Integrative and Precision Agriculture and Plant/Animal Genetics/Genomics, complementing research in UGA's College of Agriculture and Environmental Sciences. Candidates must have earned a doctoral degree before December 31st, 2018 and must submit a detailed proposal for teaching and research. Application Deadline: August 2, 2026.
Fulbright – University of Pittsburgh Chair – Humanities and Social Sciences
The Chair will give one award for a Brazilian scholar to spend one academic semester teaching and researching in the fall term 2027 (September to December) or spring term 2028 (January to April). The ideal candidate might have interdisciplinary research interests and course proposals in the fields of Humanities and Social Sciences. Candidates must have earned a doctoral degree before December 31st, 2018 and must submit a detailed proposal for teaching and research. Application Deadline: August 2, 2026.
Fulbright – University of Texas Chair – Artificial Intelligence, Computing, and Quantum Technologies
The Chair will give one award for a Brazilian scholar to spend one academic semester teaching and researching in the fall term 2027 (September to December) or spring term 2028 (January to April). The award is intended to foster teaching and research in areas including quantum science & engineering, AI, machine learning, cybersecurity, distributed systems & cloud computing, data science and analytics. Candidates must have earned a doctoral degree before December 31st, 2018 and must submit a detailed proposal for teaching and research. Application Deadline: August 2, 2026.
Fulbright – Florida Polytechnic University Chair – various areas
The Chair will give one award for a Brazilian scholar to spend one academic semester teaching and researching, or, upon approval, two academic semesters in the fall term 2027 (September to December) or spring 2028 (January to April). The ideal candidate has interdisciplinary research interests and a course proposal that intersects with different departments at Florida Poly. The priority fields are: Electrochemistry, Materials Science, Biotechnology, Electrical Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Artificial Intelligence, Cyber Security, Data Science, Photonics, Nuclear physics, Quantum technologies, Aerospace. Candidates must have earned a doctoral degree before December 31st, 2018 and must submit a detailed proposal for research related to a field of study to be carried out during the semester. Application Deadline: August 2, 2026.
Fulbright – Chair University of Texas, MD Anderson Cancer Center – Cancer
The Chair will give one award for a Brazilian scholar to spend one academic semester teaching and researching in the fall term 2027 (September to December) or spring term 2028 (January to May). The Award aims to foster teaching, lecturing, and research in Cancer. Candidates for the Award shall submit a detailed proposal for teaching and research related to the priority fields: Population-based Research; Genome Biology and Medicine; Cancer Biology and Metastasis; and Immunology and Immunotherapy. Candidates must have earned a doctoral degree before December 31st, 2018. Application Deadline: August 2, 2026.
CAPES Call for Proposals – Jorge Amado Chair Program – University of Havana (UH) – areas of culture and literature in general.
The Notice will select 1 scholarship holder of the Chair modality, which may indicate 1 Postdoctoral Fellow and 1 Sandwich Doctorate Fellow, as well as 1 Visiting Professor Fellow in Brazil to promote collaboration in education and research between
Cuba and Brazil, in the areas of culture and literature in generalThe scholarship period will be between 6 and 12 months. The applicant must have obtained a doctoral degree at least 15 years ago and have at least 15 years of professional experience in their area of expertise. Submission deadline: December 30, 2026.
CAPES Call for Applications – Tübingen Chair – Geosciences
The Notice will select 1 scholarship holder of the Chair modality, which may indicate 1 (one) Postdoctoral Fellow and 1 Sandwich Doctorate Fellow, to promote collaboration in education and research between Germany and Brazil. The duration of the fellowships will be between 6 and 12 months. The applicant must have obtained a doctoral degree at least 15 years ago and have at least 15 years of professional experience in their area of expertise. Call 03 – 2026/2027: Modern History (Migration, slavery, transatlantic relations). Thematic area: Mobility/Immobility between Brazil and the Atlantic World in the distant 19th century. Submission from August 10, 2026 until December 30, 2026.