Funding Resources for São Paulo Researchers
This page is designed as a resource for researchers from São Paulo. Here you can find the different funding agencies pages where calls will be published. Also on this page are opportunities for mobility funding, both incoming and outgoing, funding for training young researchers, and fellowship and scholarship opportunities for PhD students from São Paulo who want to study in the other RLS regions.
Multilateral Funding for International Projects
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Horizon 2020 | European Union
According to the European Commission, Horizon 2020 is the biggest EU Research and Innovation programme ever with nearly €80 billion of funding available over 7 years (2014 to 2020) – in addition to the private investment that this money will attract. It promises more breakthroughs, discoveries and world-firsts by taking great ideas from the lab to the market. EU member states are automatically eligible to compete for funding. Non-EU RLS partners can participate in Horizon 2020 either by providing a unique competence that cannot be found in the EU, or through bilateral agreements between their home countries and the European Union. Brazilian researchers can participate in collaborative research and innovation projects in Horizon 2020, and are sometimes eligible for funding. Funding can be granted when one of the following conditions are met:
Visit the Horizon 2020 energy website here. |
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Integrated solutions for flexible operation of fossil fuel power plants through power-to-X-to-power and/or energy storage (LC-SC3-NZE-4-2019) | Horizon 2020 European Union
(Please note this call is now closed) Value: The Commission considers that proposals requesting a contribution from the EU in the range of EUR 6 to 10 million would allow this specific challenge to be addressed appropriately. Nonetheless, this does not preclude submission and selection of proposals requesting other amounts. With a growing share of energy produced from renewable resources (RES), fossil fuel power plants will have to increasingly shift their role from providing base-load power to providing fluctuating back-up power (i.e. ramping up and down) in order to control and stabilise the grid. These strong fluctuations result not only in increased wear-and-tear, but (more importantly) also in a lower efficiency and hence higher greenhouse gas emissions per unit of produced electricity. Severe ramping up and down can be limited through load-levelling i.e. storing power during periods of light loading on the system and delivering it during periods of high demand. Validation and pilot demonstration of the integration of energy storage and/or use of excess energy (including via power-to-X-to-power) in fossil fuel power plants and showing that EU emission limits for such installations can not only still be met, but that emissions of air pollutants can even be reduced. This could include the enabling of the combustion system to deal with synthetic fuels and/or hydrogen enriched fuels, as well as a better integration of combined production of heat and power into the overall system. Proposals are expected to bring technologies to TRL 6-7 (please see part G of the General Annexes). Technology development has to be complemented by activities to create awareness, gain feedback on societal impact and advancing society’s readiness for the proposed solutions. Expected Impact: Solutions will contribute to a smart, secure and more resilient power system through the integration of energy storage for the purpose of load levelling in fossil fuel power generation. Results of the project(s) should allow a smoother operation of these plants at optimal efficiency and environmental performance in order to better adapt to an energy systems that will increasingly be dominated by intermittent renewable energy. Call Website |
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Development of solutions based on renewable sources that provide flexibility to the energy system (H2020-LC-SC3-2018-2019-2020) | Horizon 2020 European Union
(Please note this call is now closed) Value: The Commission considers that proposals requesting a contribution from the EU of between EUR 3 to 5 million would allow this challenge to be addressed appropriately. Nonetheless, this does not preclude submission and selection of proposals requesting other amounts. Supporting the balancing of the power grid and increasing the flexibility of the energy system is possible through dispatchable renewable energy sources, such as for example bioenergy and hydropower. The specific challenge is to increase the potential and performance of dispatchable technologies to provide flexibility services to the energy system by improving their technological characteristics. Proposals will address one of the following sub-topics:
The increased flexibility of the energy system will allow the penetration of a higher share of variable output renewables in the energy mix without affecting system stability. Call Website |
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Converting Sunlight to storable chemical energy (LC-SC3-RES-29-2019) | Horizon 2020 European Union
(Please note this call is now closed) Value: The Commission considers that proposals requesting a contribution from the EU of between EUR 2 to 3 million would allow this challenge to be addressed appropriately. Nonetheless, this does not preclude submission and selection of proposals requesting other amounts. This call specifies international cooperation as a priority. To replace fossil energy with sustainable alternatives that provide the same flexibility and convenience of use, we need to store sustainable energy on a large scale and for a long time in new kind of energy storage compounds. This can be done by direct conversion of sunlight into storable chemicals that can be stored for a virtually unlimited time. At present, these processes can be performed at the level of small prototype devices at high cost. Therefore, research and innovation are needed to bring these approaches from infancy to maturity. The production of clean forms of storable chemical energy from direct sunlight is the next step. Performance breakthroughs, including day and night continuous processes, and cost reductions are a must in order to unlock the potential of technologies converting sunlight to storable chemical energy. This challenge is fully aligned to the "Converting Sunlight Innovation Challenge"[1] identified as a priority in Mission Innovation. Proposals are expected to address renewable energy technologies that will answer the challenge described in the "Converting Sunlight Innovation Challenge" of Mission Innovation, bringing them up to TRL 4 or 5. Beside the technological development, the proposal will have to clearly address the following related aspects: the potential lower environmental impact than the current technologies, possibly through a LCA analysis, the better resource efficiency, issues related to social acceptance or resistance to new energy technologies, related socioeconomic and livelihood issues, and prospective market analysis. The proposal needs to consider all three dimensions of sustainability, resource efficiency and scalability, i.e. not using materials which are uncommon, dangerous or scarce that could disable its future concept to be used at large scale. At least one of the following technology-specific challenges has to be addressed:
The area of electrolysers efficiently utilizing a renewable electricity input, such as provided by photovoltaics, wind turbines or other sustainable means, is not covered by this challenge. The proposal must have a plausible pathway to scale the technology to the terawatt scale by 2050, a plausible potential for an EROI > 10 (EROI: Energy returned on energy invested) and the full recyclability of the conversion devices in the context of a circular economy must be ensured. As part of Mission Innovation actions, the project will be required to contribute towards the activities of the "Converting Sunlight Innovation Challenge". Beside solving the technical challenge, the consortium is expected to budget the participation in the development of the Challenge work plan through activities such as dissemination, exchange of researcher and networking as well as through contributing in official meetings. Projects will not only contribute to mitigating climate change through the production of storable chemical energy from the sun, but also enhance energy security and provide opportunities for economic development across the globe. Projects should show its contribution towards establishing a solid European innovation base and building a sustainable renewable energy system. Contributing to Mission Innovation aims, projects will deepen the international collaboration in clean energy research and development. Call Website |
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ERA-NET Co-Fund Enhanced cooperation in Digitalisation of Energy Systems and Networks (LC-SC3-ES-9-2019) | European Union Horizon 2020
(Please note this call is now closed) Value: The Commission considers that proposals requesting a contribution in the range of EUR 10 million would allow this specific challenge to be addressed appropriately. Nonetheless, this does not preclude submission and selection of proposals requesting other amounts. Cross-Themes: Digitalisation, Energy Beyond direct efficiency gains and cost savings, digitalization holds the potential to catalyse fundamental, system-wide changes in Energy Systems and Networks. As digitalisation advances, a highly and cross-sectoral interconnected system of energy systems and infrastructures can emerge, with increasing opportunities for integration of renewables and efficient energy management. Electricity is likely to be the first energy sector impacted, digitisation enabling stronger connections to the heating and cooling sector, in particular in buildings and the mobility sector. Digitalisation can also foster enhanced the participation of stakeholders in local, regional and European value chains. Local communities and prosumers may gradually begin to leverage the opportunities for their involvement in energy communities and energy transactions and boost European innovation and businesses. In order to achieve this, energy stakeholders must work hand in hand with highly innovative newcomers and lateral thinkers that have a “digital mindset” (e.g.: the block chain community) and also integrate the know-how and experience from other sectors. The approach should also engage potential customers such as infrastructure operators, local industries or communities and end-users in value chains from the local and regional up to the European and global levels. Therefore, support is needed for the development of future digital platforms, applications and business which maximize benefits for European citizens while incentivising a sustainable, secure and resilient energy system where data protection is guaranteed. Coordinated transnational Research, Demonstration and Innovation actions has the potential to make a large impact. Proposals should coordinate national (or regional) energy and Information and Communication Technology (ICT) research, demonstration and innovation programs and pool the necessary financial resources with a view to implementing joint calls for proposals resulting in grants to third parties with EU co-funding in this area. The scope of activities should include
Proposals should make use of state of the art innovation methodology (such as co-creation, design thinking, policy lab) to the community of solution designers to ensure high quality and highly dynamic communication between involved stakeholder groups. Proposals should include the set-up of a knowledge platform and promote transnational mutual learning. Overall, proposals are expected to enhance the collaboration of regional and national ICT and energy programs and their stakeholder communities, to leverage associated research and innovation / development funds and existing tools and outcomes from former European initiatives like e.g. the Internet of Energy projects FINSENY[2] and FINESCE[3] and contribute to the objectives of SET-Plan Action 4 on 'Increasing the resilience and security of the energy system'[4]. Proposals should also contribute to develop need driven implementation environments on regional and local levels. More specifically, proposals are expected to:
Delegation Exception Footnote: This activity directly aimed at supporting public-public partnerships with Member States and associated countries, technology platforms with industrial partners and earth observation networks is excluded from the delegation to INEA and will be implemented by the Commission services. [1]A living lab is a user-centered, open-innovation ecosystem often operating in a territorial context (e.g. city, agglomeration, region), integrating concurrent research and innovation processes (co-creation), potentially relying on a public-private-people partnership. [2]http://www.fi-ppp-finseny.eu/ [3]http://www.finesce.eu/ [4]https://setis.ec.europa.eu/actions-towards-implementing-integrated-set-plan/implementation-plans Call Website |
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Development of next generation biofuel and alternative renewable fuel technologies for aviation and shipping (LC-SC3-RES-23-2019) | European Union Horizon 2020
(Please note this call is now closed) Value: The Commission considers that proposals requesting a contribution from the EU of between EUR 3 to 5 million would allow this challenge to be addressed appropriately. Cross-Themes: Aerospace, Energy The specific challenge is to increase the competitiveness of next generation biofuel and renewable fuel technologies in aviation and shipping, compared to fossil fuel alternatives. Proposals will develop next generation non-food/feed drop-in biofuel and alternative renewable fuel technologies for aviation and shipping transport, which improve substantially beyond the state-of-the-art the performance regarding conversion efficiency, cost and feedstock supply by addressing:
The supported projects are expected to reduce costs and improve performance of renewable fuels for aviation and shipping regarding the efficiency, the environment and society. View the call here. |
Bilateral Funding for International Projects
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Joint DFG/FAPESP Research Grant Proposals | São Paulo Research Foundation (FAPESP) and German Research Foundation (DFG)
Ongoing Call Value: Dependent on research proposal The joint DFG/FAPESP research funding programme encompasses researchers from universities and research institutions in the State of São Paulo, Brazil, and the Federal Republic of Germany. The programme aims to develop collaborative research proposals. The proposals may be sent at any time without submission deadlines and may be up to three years in duration. The joint proposal must have two Principal Investigators, one in São Pualo and one in Germany. The proposal must be submitted to both funding agencies, and must have the same scientific emphasis and the same duration. Furthermore, the proposal must clearly specify the activities and scientific contribution to be developed by the researchers in each partner's institution. The proposal will be evaluated independently by FAPESP and DFG according to each's regular procedures. Only proposals which are approved on both sides will receive funding. The results will be announced jointly. Funding is dependent on the scale and scope of the project. Read the DFG Guidelines here. Read the FAPESP Guidelines here. |
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Partnerships for International Research and Education (PIRE) | National Science Foundation and FAPESP
(Please note this call is now closed, but will reopen in 2020) Value: FAPESP funding dependant on proposal, for Georgia researchers average value has been $4 million USD, over five years Partnerships for International Research and Education (PIRE) is an NSF-wide program that supports international activities across all NSF supported disciplines. The primary goal of PIRE is to support high quality projects in which advances in research and education could not occur without international collaboration. PIRE seeks to catalyze a higher level of international engagement in the U.S. science and engineering community. Open to all areas of science and engineering research which are supported by the NSF, including engineering and physical sciences. PIRE projects may vary in size and exhibit diverse forms of organization, collaboration, and operation suited to their individual needs. PIRE projects must include collaboration with foreign research partners and international research experiences for students to promote a diverse internationally competitive science and engineering workforce. There is a partnership agreement with each of the Deutsche Forschungsgemeinschaft (DFG) of Germany, with the Ministry of Science and Technology (MOST) of China, and with São Paulo's FAPESP. Programme Website. |
Unilateral Funding for International Projects
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Thematic Projects | FAPESP
Ongoing call: submissions preferred 12 months in advance with 120 days as the minimum Value: Dependent upon the needs of the project This program aims to support proposals with themes at the frontier of S&T that justify the need for the duration of the project, of up to five years. In a Thematic Project there are usually many researchers involved, in order to obtain scientific or technological results of high impact. It is expected that the project demonstrates: 1) intention to achieve a large set of results about a research theme or other subjects of affinity; 2) definition and relevance of the objectives; 3) comprehensiveness and boldness of goals; 4) in case the project is organized in subprojects, the synergy between them; 5) originality and importance of the intended contribution to the field of knowledge in which the proposed project falls; 6) scientific reasoning and methods used; 7) adequation of the requested budget; 8) potential for attracting postdoctors, visiting researchers, students of scientific initiation and of postgraduation courses. There is no restriction on the participation of foreign researchers or institutions from Europe, as partner of the project, if the applicant and executing institution fills the necessary requirements. The applicant must be resident in Brazil, have a PhD or equivalent qualification, have formal bond with a reaserch institution of the Sao Paulo state (Brazil), have expressive scientific or technologic production and proved experience in the chosen subject of the project. The candidate may enroll as: responsable researcher, main researcher and associate researcher. Also, the home institution participant must be headquartered in Brazil, and be the institution in which the responsable researcher works or is related to in other ways. There is no restriction on the participation of foreign researchers or institutions from Europe, as partner of the project, if the applicant and executing institution fills the above mentioned requirements. Program Website. (Português) |
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Regular Research Support | FAPESP
Call ongoing: Applications should be received 75 or more days in advance of the proposed start date Value: up to 200 000 R, funding duration is two years The Research Support - Regular program provides funding for individual research projects to be developed under the responsibility of a Principal Investigator with equivalent doctoral degree or qualification evaluated by its curriculum scoresheet linked to higher education and research entities, public or private, in State of São Paulo. Program website. (Português) |
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Partnerships for Technological Innovation (PITE) | FAPESP
Call ongoing: Applications should be received 120 or more in advance of the proposed start date Value: funding project dependent and available for no longer than five years, please see information below PITE is intended to finance Technological Innovation projects in the productive sector, developed in partnership with research and development institutions in the State of São Paulo and businesses located in Brazil and abroad. Technological Innovation projects are those which are considered to involve scientific and technical knowledge with the objective of developing a product, process, system or service in which there is entrepreneurial or social interest. The part of the project under the responsibility of the research institution will be financed with no expectation of any return. It will be up to partnering businesses to match-fund either from their own or third-party resources. There is no restriction on the participation of foreign researchers or institutions from Europe, as partners of the project, insofar as the applicant and executing institution fulfill the above necessary requirements. However, European researchers cannot receive funds from FAPESP, and so must contribute their own. The expenses depend on the type of project, in PITE 1 FAPESP may finance until 20% of the project. In PITE 2 FAPESP may finance up to 50% of the project and in PITE 3 FAPESP may pay up to 70% of the project; the remaining fund must be paid by the partner company of the proposal. Program website. (Português) |
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Innovative Research in Small Business (PIPE) | FAPESP
Deadline: 21 October, 2019 (please note calls are released every three months) Value: project dependent, please see information below This program finances research projects inside the Innovative Research Program in Small Business (PIPE) which aim to improve the development of research inside small companies. The goals of the project are: 1) support scientific and technological research as a tool to promote technological innovation, promote enterprise development and enhance competitiveness of micro and small enterprises; 2) create conditions to increase the contribution of research to the economic and social development; 3) induce the increase of private investment in technological research; 4) enable small businesses to join researchers from the academic environment in research projects aimed at technological innovation; 5) contribute to the formation and development of technology development nucleus in small firms and for placement of researchers in the labor market. There is no restriction on the participation of foreign researchers or institutions from Europe, as partners of the project, if the applicant and executing institution fulfils the necessary requirements. However, they must provide their own funding. The financial amount depends on the project. Program website. (Português) |
Incoming Mobility Funding
Bringing RLS-Sciences colleagues to São Paulo
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São Paulo Researchers in International Cooperation (SPRINT) | São Paulo Research Foundation (FAPESP)
Deadline: 28 October, 2019 Value: dependant on proposal, please see below The objective of the SPRINT programme is to promote the engagement of researchers affiliated to institutions of higher education and research in the State of São Paulo in partnership with researchers abroad in order to: 1) further develop qualitatively the ongoing research projects; and 2) work cooperatively aiming at the elaboration of joint research projects of medium and long term, for submission to FAPESP, by researchers from the State of São Paulo, and to the research funding agencies in the countries of corresponding partners, by their colleagues. SPRINT provides funding for the initial phase of international research collaborations with clear expectations that the next phase will be a presentation, by the researchers from the State of São Paulo, of research proposals in the regular funding lines of FAPESP aiming to continue the research started under SPRINT and the consequently consolidation of the partnership. Foreign partners must provide their own funding through the appropriate partner agencies. Selected projects must last between 12 and 24 months. Joint petitioners should submit their proposals in both countries, using the appropriate forms supplied by the respective agencies. Each proposal will initially be analyzed by the agency in the country of its origin. Selected proposals will then be evaluated by a panel of FAPESP and representatives of the other partner institution. There are four calls each year. The deadlines for the submission of proposals in each round will be determined annually and will always be on the last Monday of each following month: January, April, July, and October. Regularly, proposals may only be submitted for mobility of researchers from the State of São Paulo and from institutions abroad that hold cooperation agreements with FAPESP. However, in this call FAPESP will also accept proposals from researchers whose partners are from institutions with which FAPESP does not have a current agreement or with which FAPESP has current agreements but whose institutions are not joining the current SPRINT edition. Review the call here. Review the SPRINT Guidelines here (please note you will need to scroll down past the lists of partner institutions). |
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Visiting Researcher Program | FAPESP
Ongoing Call Value: for visits less than 30 days, please see this table; for visits longer than 30 days, please see this table The Visiting Researcher Program offers full or partial support for the hosting of experienced investigators, associated with foreign research institutions, who will work in a research institution in the State of São Paulo for a period from 2 weeks to a maximum (non-extendable) period of 12 months. The visiting researcher must hold PhD degree and have an outstanding record of scientific accomplishments. This Program aims to promote collaboration between investigators in the State of São Paulo and their colleagues abroad for the development of ongoing research projects or for assisting the launching of new collaborations. Funds cannot be used for the development of a research project, but joint research efforts conducted by the Visiting Researcher and their host may enhance a proposal. When the duration of the visit is less than 1 month, the maintenance will be supported in the form of per diem payments for the visitor to the threshold value of the monthly maintenance defined by FAPESP based on the visitor's curriculum. The aid does not include the payment of management fees. When the duration of the visit is more than 30 days, the monthly maintenance for the visitor will be supported in the form of aid Visiting Researcher with value defined by FAPESP based on the visitor's curriculum and other characteristics of the submitted proposal. Visit the webpage here. (Português) |
Bringing RLS-Sciences students to São Paulo
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International Internships- Energy | Fonds de recherche du Québec- Nature et technologies
(Please note this call is now closed) Value: Maximum 15 000 CAD *Please note this scholarship is limited to students studying in Québec. The objective of the Fonds de recherche du Québec – Nature et technologies International Internships Digital program is to promote the international mobility of doctoral students whose research is in an area related to energy. Applicants may apply for funding to support internships or training at an institution in one of the other six RLS regions (Bavaria, Georgia, São Paulo, Shandong, Upper Austria, Western Cape). Eligible applicants must be registered full-time as graduate students at a university in Québec. Please note that citizens of the six RLS regions outside of Québec (Bavaria, Georgia, São Paulo, Shandong, Upper Austria, Western Cape) who are registered full-time at a university in Québec are not eligible for this scholarship. Studies must begin no later than 31 March, 2019 and must be continue for a minimum of two months and a maximum of six months. Learn more, and apply here. |
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Graduate Research Opportunities Worldwide (GROW) | National Research Foundation (USA) and FWF (Austria) and CAPES (Brazil)
(Please note this call is now closed) Value: $5000 USD, for four to twelve months Note: this opportunity is for students from Georgia to go to either Upper Austria or São Paulo GROW provides NSF Graduate Research Fellows (referred to as "Fellows") with opportunities to engage in international collaborations with investigators in partner countries around the world. Through GROW, Fellows benefit from partnerships developed by NSF with counterpart funding organizations in other countries, including FWF in Austria and CAPES in Brazil. Eligibility: GROW is open to active Fellows (both "on tenure" and "on reserve") who have completed at least one year of their graduate program at the time of application and will retain their active status for at least 12 months following the application submission deadline. They must be certified by the GRFP Institution to be making satisfactory progress towards their degrees and have fulfilled all GRFP reporting requirements. General Program website. Program website (Austria specific) Program website (Brazil specific) |
Outgoing Mobility Funding
Visiting RLS-Sciences colleagues outside of São Paulo
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São Paulo Researchers in International Cooperation (SPRINT) | São Paulo Research Foundation (FAPESP)
Deadline: 28 October, 2019 Value: dependant on proposal, please see below The objective of the SPRINT programme is to promote the engagement of researchers affiliated to institutions of higher education and research in the State of São Paulo in partnership with researchers abroad in order to: 1) further develop qualitatively the ongoing research projects; and 2) work cooperatively aiming at the elaboration of joint research projects of medium and long term, for submission to FAPESP, by researchers from the State of São Paulo, and to the research funding agencies in the countries of corresponding partners, by their colleagues. SPRINT provides funding for the initial phase of international research collaborations with clear expectations that the next phase will be a presentation, by the researchers from the State of São Paulo, of research proposals in the regular funding lines of FAPESP aiming to continue the research started under SPRINT and the consequently consolidation of the partnership. Foreign partners must provide their own funding through the appropriate partner agencies. Selected projects must last between 12 and 24 months. Joint petitioners should submit their proposals in both countries, using the appropriate forms supplied by the respective agencies. Each proposal will initially be analyzed by the agency in the country of its origin. Selected proposals will then be evaluated by a panel of FAPESP and representatives of the other partner institution. There are four calls each year. The deadlines for the submission of proposals in each round will be determined annually and will always be on the last Monday of each following month: January, April, July, and October. Regularly, proposals may only be submitted for mobility of researchers from the State of São Paulo and from institutions abroad that hold cooperation agreements with FAPESP. However, in this call FAPESP will also accept proposals from researchers whose partners are from institutions with which FAPESP does not have a current agreement or with which FAPESP has current agreements but whose institutions are not joining the current SPRINT edition. Review the call here. Review the SPRINT Guidelines here (please note you will need to scroll down past the lists of partner institutions). |
Sending RLS-Sciences students to colleagues outside of São Paulo
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International Internships- Energy | Fonds de recherche du Québec- Nature et technologies
(Please note this call is now closed) Value: Maximum 15 000 CAD The objective of the Fonds de recherche du Québec – Nature et technologies International Internships Digital program is to promote the international mobility of doctoral students whose research is in an area related to energy. Applicants may apply for funding to support internships or training at an institution in Québec university or a Québec College Centre for the Transfer of Technologies (CCTT). Eligible applicants must be registered full-time as graduate students at a university in one of the RLS regions (Bavaria, Georgia, São Paulo, Shandong, Upper Austria, Western Cape) in energy. Please note that citizens of the six RLS regions outside of Québec (Bavaria, Georgia, São Paulo, Shandong, Upper Austria, Western Cape) who are registered full-time at a university in Québec are not eligible for this scholarship. Studies must begin no later than 31 March, 2019 and must be continue for a minimum of two months and a maximum of six months. Learn more, and apply here. |
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Québec-Brazil Merit scholarship program for foreign students (PBEEE) | Fonds de recherche du Québec – Nature et technologies (FRQNT)
(Please note this call is now closed) Value: dependent on program stream- please see below The objective of the Merit Scholarship Programs for Foreign Students (PBEEE) is to support the internationalization of research activities in Québec's institutions of higher education, to attract the best foreign researchers and students, and to promote Québec universities and College Centers for the Transfer of Technologies (CCTT), abroad. Candidates must be preselected by a university, the Réseau Trans-Tech (a CCTT), TERI University, the SER or CONACYT. There are three streams within the program: Doctoral research, post-doctoral research, or Short-term research or professional development. Universities can recommend four candidates per year for each of these three components. There are no quotas per country. The Réseau Trans-tech can recommend four candidates for Postdoctoral scholarships and Short-term research or professional development scholarships. Doctoral research component Candidates are eligible for doctoral merit program scholarships from MEESR in the first nine sessions of their doctoral studies. All doctoral sessions, funded or unfunded, completed before the scholarship takes effect, are used in calculating the eligibility period. The maximum duration of the scholarship is three years (nine sessions), with a possible extension of up to 12 months, for up to $25,000 (Canadian) per year Postdoctoral component Postdoctoral scholarships are intended for researchers who have obtained their degree no more than two years before the deadline of the competition or who submitted their dissertation by the deadline for the beginning of scholarship use. Postdoctoral research must be conducted in an institution other than the one that granted the Doctorate. The applicant's doctoral supervisors and co-supervisors may not act as his/her postdoctoral supervisor, even if they have changed institutions. The duration of this scholarship is for up to one year, for $35,000 (Canadian). This scholarship is not renewable. Short-term research or professional development component Short-term research or professional development scholarships are intended for technical and university students (option A) or researchers who have completed a doctorate no more than five years before the deadline for the competition (option B). The research or professional development must be conducted in an institution other than the one at which the student was enrolled when he or she applied. The duration of this scholarship is for up to four months, for $3,000 (Canadian) per month. The scholarship is not renewable. Visit the programme website here. |