Brazilian Government Research Scholarships for International Students

Research Degree

Fully Funded Scholarships for International Students

2021 / 2022 Scholarships in Brazil

Brazilian Government Research Scholarships 2021

Brazilian Government is offering Young Talent Researchers Program scholarships for international students all over the world. These scholarships are offered for those applicants who want to pursue their research projects program in the different universities in Brazil. This scholarship is offered for those candidates who have excellent qualitatively and quantitatively in their scientific or technological career. Young researchers working overseas with outstanding scientific achievements are allowed to receive grants and facilities to accomplish 2 to 3 year long research project in Brazil. Grants such as bench fees are also given to the host research group. This scholarship program predicts the distribution of grants for at least 100 young researchers annually. The aim of this scholarship program is to attract young researchers living overseas especially those of Brazilians who have a highlighted scientific and technology production within the areas of interest to the science without borders.

Field of Study / Subjects

Candidates can choose these fields / areas for the research project:

• Engineering and other technological areas
• Pure and Natural Sciences
• Health and Biomedical Sciences
• Information and Communication Technologies
• Aerospace
• Pharmaceuticals
• Sustainable Agricultural Production
• Oil, Gas, and Coal
• Renewable Energy
• Biotechnology
• Nanotechnology and New Materials
• Technology for prevention and mitigation of natural disasters
• Biodiversity and bioprospection
• Marine Sciences
• Minerals
• New technologies for constructive engineering
• Formation of technical personnel.

Other latest Scholarships in Brazil are also offered for different degrees and subjects all over the Brazil.

Number of Scholarships

100 numbers of scholarships are offered every year.

Duration of Scholarship

The duration of this research project awards is 12 to 36 months (2 to 3 years).

Scholarship Description / Details

Brazilian Government provides many grants:

Level A:

• R$ 7.000,00 (US$ 3.500, 00) per month for living expenses
• The value of the grant is R$ 20.000,00 (US$ 10.000, 00) per year
• Airline tickets
• Accommodation aid amounting R$ 7.000,00 (US$ 3.500, 00)

Level B:

• R$ 4.100,00 (US$ 2.000, 00) per month for living expenses
• The value of the grant is R$ 10.000,00 (US$ 5.000,00) per year
• Airline tickets
• Accommodation aid amounting R$ 4.100,00 (US$ 2.000, 00).

Eligibility Criteria

In to be considered for this research scholarship, applicants must fulfill some criteria:

• International applicants can apply for this research project
• Young researchers working abroad with very good scientific accomplishments.

How to Apply / Download Scholarship Form / Documents Required

To apply for this award:

• Only host researcher in Brazil can submit the proposal exclusively by the Internet
• Online application form available here.
• Attach proposal with the form
• CV

To find a partner in Brazil click here.

Last Date to Apply / Deadline

5 March (annual)

Official Website

Visit the official website:

http://www.cienciasemfronteiras.gov.br/web/csf-eng/opportunities-for-individuals-from-abroad

Brazilian Government Research Scholarships Frequently Asked Questions

Students have lots of questions regarding the Brazilian Government Research Scholarships program. It is the scholarship program offered by the Government of Brazil to international students. Here are the answers to your questions regarding this scholarship program.

(Q) Is it easy to apply for this scholarship program?

(A) Yes.

(Q) Is it easy to be selected for this scholarship program?

(A) Yes, if you are a hardworking and an eligible candidate.

(Q) What is the Brazilian Government Scholarship program?

(A) Brazilian Government is offering Young Talent Researchers Program scholarships for international students all over the world.

(Q) What is the aim of this scholarship program?

(A) The aim of this scholarship program is to attract young researchers living overseas especially those of Brazilians who have a highlighted scientific and technology production within the areas of interest to the science without borders.

(Q) How to apply for the Brazilian Government scholarship program? Or procedure to apply for this scholarship program?

(A) To apply for this award:

• Only host researcher in Brazil can submit the proposal exclusively by the Internet
• Online application form available here.

(Q) Is the candidate allowed to send the application form by post, email, or fax?

(A) No.

(Q) Is it necessary to submit a hard copy of your application?

(A) No.

(Q) Host country of this scholarship program?

(A) Brazil.

(Q) What is the duration of this scholarship program?

(A) The duration of this research project awards is 12 to 36 months (2 to 3 years).

(Q) How many students get scholarships per year or annually?

(A) 100 numbers of scholarships are offered every year.

(Q) Is it a fully funded scholarship program?

(A) Brazilian Government provides many grants:

Level A:

• R$ 7.000,00 (US$ 3.500, 00) per month for living expenses
• The value of the grant is R$ 20.000,00 (US$ 10.000, 00) per year
• Airline tickets
• Accommodation aid amounting R$ 7.000,00 (US$ 3.500, 00)

Level B:

• R$ 4.100,00 (US$ 2.000, 00) per month for living expenses
• The value of the grant is R$ 10.000,00 (US$ 5.000,00) per year
• Airline tickets
• Accommodation aid amounting R$ 4.100,00 (US$ 2.000,00).

(Q) Is it possible to submit your application after the deadline?

(A) No.

(Q) Who can apply for this scholarship program?

(A) These scholarships are offered for those international applicants who want to pursue their research projects program in the different universities in Brazil. This scholarship is offered for those candidates who have excellent qualitatively and quantitatively in their scientific or technological career.

(Q) Scholarship will be awarded on merit?

(A) Yes, it is a merit based scholarship program.

(Q) Which fields of education does this program offers?

(A) Candidates can choose these fields / areas for the research project:

• Engineering and other technological areas
• Pure and Natural Sciences
• Health and Biomedical Sciences
• Information and Communication Technologies
• Aerospace
• Pharmaceuticals
• Sustainable Agricultural Production
• Oil, Gas, and Coal
• Renewable Energy
• Biotechnology
• Nanotechnology and New Materials
• Technology for prevention and mitigation of natural disasters
• Biodiversity and bioprospection
• Marine Sciences
• Minerals
• New technologies for constructive engineering
• Formation of technical personnel.

(Q) What are the eligibility criteria for this scholarship program?

(A) In to be considered for this research scholarship, applicants must fulfill some criteria:

• International applicants can apply for this research project
• Young researchers working abroad with very good scientific accomplishments.

(Q) Which documents are required for applying for a scholarship program along with the application?

(A) – Attach proposal with the form

• CV

(Q) What if an applicant submits only their application form and not the documents?

(A) Then their application will not be considered and will be cancelled.

(Q) A person who already is availing of any other scholarship, can apply for this scholarship program?

(A) An applicant may apply for other scholarship programs, but cannot hold two scholarships at the same time.

(Q) Where to find a partner in Brazil?

(A) To find a partner in Brazil click here.

(Q) What kind of candidates are expected for this scholarship program?

(A) Candidates must be excellent in their scientific or technological career and must be with brilliant scientific achievements.

(Q) What are the benefits of this scholarship program?

(A) The candidates of this scholarship program will receive grants and facilities to perform a research project in Brazil. Grants such as bench fees are also given to the host research group.

(Q) How and when can be done the submission for the opportunities to individuals from abroad?

(A) The submission must be done completely by the online application form. Make sure to check the ‘Opportunities for individuals from abroad’ menu, on the main website page.

(Q) What happens if any information is found to be untrue?

(A) Then the process of your application will be terminated.

(Q) What is the deadline or last date of this scholarship program?

(A)5th March (annual).

(Q) Want to know more about the Brazilian Government Scholarship program?

(A) Visit the official website:

http://www.cienciasemfronteiras.gov.br/web/csf-eng/opportunities-for-individuals-from-abroad