The Brazilian National Council of State Funding Agencies (CONFAP) is launching a call for proposals, offering support to researchers based in UK Universities and Research Institutions, who are willing to working in research in Brazil, in collaboration with local colleagues. Proposals can be submitted from Sept. 1 to October 24rd, 2016, at 12.00 midday Brasília Time. Access the call here.
In short, the call offers support for researchers in the UK through:
a) Fellowships;
b) Research Mobility Grants, and,
c) In the case of UK young researchers aiming at working in universities and research institutes in the State of São Paulo, Brazil, this call also offer the opportunity of Young Investigator Grants comprising a scholarship plus a research funding grant.
These activities are under the auspice of the Newton Fund, an initiative that aims to develop the long-term sustainable growth and welfare of partner countries through building research, innovation capacities, and is part of the UK’s Official Development Assistance commitment.
These awards offer an opportunity for the UK researcher to develop the strengths and capabilities of their research groups through training, collaboration and reciprocal visits with a partner in some of the best research groups in the Brazil.
For further information, please contact fundonewton@confap.org.br. For researchers aiming at developing activities in the State of São Paulo, Brazil, please contact
chamada_ukacademies@fapesp.br.
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