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11398-BR

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Brazil

Western Hemisphere

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Grant Activity

The grant supports independent or collaborative research at Brazilian universities, research institutes and, in special cases, NGOs. The strategic goal of the U.S. Fulbright Scholar Program in Brazil is to support the internationalization process of the Brazilian higher education system. In this way, it is expected that scholars work not only on their individual research projects, but also develop activities that foster the mobility of students and peers, and other collaborative initiatives. Candidates with no or little academic experience in Brazil are encouraged to apply.

Grant Length

Three to four months

Grant Dates

Grants must be completed between July 1, 2021 and September 30, 2022.

Locations

Projects are encouraged in all parts of Brazil, specifically beyond the urban areas of Rio de Janeiro and São Paulo.

Flex Option

Yes

Flex Description

Flex grants, which allow the grant to be split into two two-month in-country visits between July 1, 2021 and September 30, 2022, will be considered. There must be a period of no less than two months between the two in-country stays.

Discipline Type

Applications are sought in all disciplines

Award Requirements

Application Requirements

Invitation Requirement

A letter of invitation is required

Language Proficiency Requirements

None, English is sufficient. However, feasibility of conducting the project must be demonstrated in the project statement

Applicant Profile

Additional Qualification Information

This opportunity is open to candidates with no less than five years after having obtained their Ph.D. or other terminal degree. Candidates with no or little academic experience in Brazil who hold a position of assistant, associate or full professor are encouraged to apply.

Additional Information

Additional Comments

Candidates must have an affiliation with an accredited academic institution or research institute. Affiliations with non-profit organizations, archives, governmental agencies, etc., are acceptable and may be desirable depending on the nature of the project.

Candidates are encouraged to contact the potential host institution to discuss research interests and project feasibility. If you need assistance to facilitate the initial contact, you can reach out to the Fulbright Commission in Brazil.

Projects involving field research among indigenous populations or in nature reserves must have authorization from the Brazilian government. Please contact your host for information on potential research clearance well ahead of time and allow at least 10 months for the entire process.

This award is funded by CAPES, the Brazilian Federal Agency for Support and Evaluation of Graduate Education.

In addition to being a prestigious academic exchange program, the Fulbright Program is designed to expand and strengthen relationships between the people of the United States and citizens of other nations and to promote international understanding and cooperation. To support this mission, Fulbright Scholars will be asked to give public talks, mentor students, and otherwise engage with the host community, in addition to their primary activities‎.

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Stipend & Benefits

Stipend

Grantees will receive a fixed sum in the amount of US$5,000 per month to cover all grant expenses.

Estimated Travel and Relocation Allowance

Grantees will receive US$1,500 for roundtrip international air travel. Flex grantees will receive a total of US$2,400 for two round trip tickets.

Dependent Tuition Allowance

All benefits are for the grantee only; there are no additional benefits for dependents.

Special Award Benefits

Up to US$800 for in-country travel (for four-month/non-Flex grants only)

During their grant period, Fulbright U.S. Scholars in the Western Hemisphere (WHA) region may apply for a short-term regional travel grant for activities such as workshops, seminars, presentations, lectures, performances, exhibits, curricular advising, and similar projects, at institutions in eligible WHA countries (Argentina, Bahamas, Barbados and Eastern Caribbean, Belize, Bolivia, Brazil, Canada, Chile, Colombia, Costa Rica, Dominican Republic, Ecuador, El Salvador, Guatemala, Guyana, Haiti, Honduras, Jamaica, México, Panama, Paraguay, Peru, Suriname, Trinidad & Tobago, Uruguay). The Regional Travel Program covers travel to and from the destination; lodging may be offered by the hosting institution. Scholars may only apply for this grant once in country on their Fulbright grant. Scholars who apply for the Flex award are ineligible for the Regional Travel Program. Additional information can be found at the Regional Travel Program website.

Final grant amounts will be determined prior to the start of the academic year and are subject to the availability of funds. The United States Department of State and the Fulbright Commission in the host country reserve the right to alter, without notice, participating countries, number of awards and allowances.

Country/Area Overview

Summary

Up to 35 grants are available to Brazil. This includes up to 30 research or teaching/research grants for scholars in all disciplines and 5 Distinguished Chair grants: one in Public Policy at Fundacao Joaquim Nabuco, in Recife; one in International Relations at the University of São Paulo; one in U.S. Studies at the Federal University of Minas Gerais in Belo Horizonte; one in Neuroscience at Pontifical Catholic University in Porto Alegre; and one in Legal Theory Studies at Pontifical Catholic University in Rio de Janeiro.

Overview

Brazil is one of the most influential countries in the Western Hemisphere and one of the world's biggest democracies and economies. Its universities produce some 13,000 Ph.Ds per year, and its leading research centers in fields such as agriculture, energy, biotechnology, and epidemiology attract scholars and students from around the globe. Brazil is also noted for the richness and distinctiveness of its culture; its export of music is as significant as that of airplanes. Opportunities abound for U.S. scholars to forge collaborations with Brazilian counterparts across the disciplines. Proposals will be considered from mid-career and senior academics and professionals. The goals of the Fulbright U.S. Scholar Program in Brazil are to support collaborative research in all disciplines, strengthen Brazilian graduate education through teaching, and contribute to broader and longer-term U.S.-Brazil institutional linkages. Scholars will be affiliated with Brazilian universities and research centers in their fields of study, fostering increased cooperation and institutional collaboration between applied researchers.

Candidates from all disciplines are welcome to apply.

The academic year is from March to December, with a one-month break in July. In some cases, the Commission will consider Flex grants, which will allow the grant period to be divided into two two-month in-country visits between July 1, 2021 and September 30, 2022. For a Flex grant, there must be a period of no less than two months between the two in-country stays.

All applicants are expected to discuss teaching and research interests with their prospective host institution(s) and should secure expression of interest from a host faculty member. Visit the Brazil Fulbright Commission website to access comprehensive listings of Brazilian scholars at universities throughout the country. For further information, contact the Commission for Educational Exchange between the United States and Brazil; inquiries may be directed to Patricia Grijo (patricia@fulbright.org.br; tel: 55.11.3057.3703).

Cases of the Zika virus and yellow fever have been reported in the Western Hemisphere. As you prepare your Fulbright application, we encourage you to read the information on the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s website.

Application Deadline

Tuesday, September 15, 2020

Activity

Research

Teaching/Research

Degree Requirements

Ph.D. (or other terminal degree) required

Candidate Profile

Academics, except early career

Number of Grants

Up To 30

Program Staff

Michelle Bolourchi

Outreach and Recruitment Specialist

Phone:

202-326-7753

Email:

westhem@iie.org

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