FAPESP Postdoctoral Scholarship 2026

The FAPESP Postdoctoral Scholarship is a research fellowship offered by the São Paulo Research Foundation (FAPESP), a major public research funding agency in Brazil. It supports researchers who have already completed a PhD and wish to carry out advanced research linked to FAPESP-funded projects at institutions in the state of São Paulo.

These scholarships are aimed at postdoctoral researchers and are typically advertised by principal investigators, departments, laboratories, or research centers at eligible host institutions. Reference opportunities include positions at the University of Campinas (UNICAMP) and the University of São Paulo. Projects can span many disciplines, from engineering and computer science to medical and health research.

Funding generally includes a monthly stipend, and some postings also mention a technical reserve to support research-related contingency expenses. Duration varies by project; reference postings mention appointments of up to 24 months and, in some cases, up to three years. The exact benefits, research topic, supervision, and application process depend on the individual opening.

Applicants are usually expected to hold a completed PhD, often earned recently, and to demonstrate a strong academic background relevant to the project. Some calls are open to both Brazilian and international candidates. Depending on the field, applicants may need subject-specific experience, publications, English proficiency, recommendation letters, and a research-oriented CV and motivation letter.

To apply, candidates normally respond to a specific vacancy announcement issued by the host research group or institution rather than through one universal application portal. Carefully review the project description, eligibility rules, required documents, and submission instructions for each advertised fellowship.