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FAPESP - International partnerships and agreements
Published on October 27, 2009FAPESP is aware that the very best research may be delivered by working with the best researchers internationally. Therefore, it has established partnerships with funding agencies, companies, higher education and research organizations in other countries. Cooperation agreements include the exchange of researchers and the development of joint research projects. Some of FAPESP’s international partners and the corresponding agreements are listed below. International [...] -
DFG
Published on October 27, 2009An agreement between FAPESP and the Deutsche Forschungsgemeinschaft (DFG, German Research Foundation) funds activities such as joint research projects conducted by scientists, students or research groups in Brazil and Germany, as well as exchange activities that lay the foundation for the development of cooperative research projects or promote the mobility of young scientists. Cooperation agreement (in Portuguese) - Signed on September 21, 2006 3rd Amendment (in Portuguese) - Valid [...] -
DAAD
Published on October 27, 2009The agreement established between FAPESP and the Deutscher Akademischer Austausch Dienst (DAAD, German Academic Exchange Service) aims to implement scientific and technological cooperation between researchers from Germany and the state of São Paulo through financing mobility of researchers and postgraduate students in joint research projects. Projects on topics of mutual interest and the sharing and application of knowledge and results are expected, seeking to strengthen existing [...] -
FAPESP and ISTPCanada issue call for proposals
Published on October 27, 2009October 15, 2009 FAPESP and the International Science and Technology Partnerships Canada (ISTPCanada) signed a cooperation agreement aimed at funding collaborative research and development (R&D) projects, as well as exchange programs, developed by Brazilian and Canadian researchers in areas of mutual interest. The two institutions also issued a call for proposals for the development of joint projects in the following areas: information and communication technology (including software [...] -
Microsoft Research
Published on October 20, 2009The Microsoft Research-FAPESP Institute for IT Research supports high-quality fundamental research in information and communication technologies that is geared towards addressing social and economic development needs. The proposals are submitted by researchers associated to universities and research institutes in the State of São Paulo. The Institute aims to form a network of scientists to expand the capabilities of computing technology to better serve social and economic challenges [...] -
Research Geared Towards Applications
Published on October 16, 2009FAPESP also invests in research which, in addition to the advancement of knowledge, has economic or social interest and clear application objectives. The following programs are focused on research with an applied objective: FAPESP Research Program on Biodiversity Characterization, Conservation, Restoration and Sustainable Use (BIOTA) FAPESP Bioenergy Research Program (BIOEN) FAPESP Research Program on Global Climate Change (RPGCC) [...] -
Academic Research
Published on October 16, 2009FAPESP supports academic research in all areas of knowledge. The Foundation issues limited-term grants to fund specific research proposals that have been submitted to a rigorous peer review system. Research proposals can be on themes defined by the Principal Investigator’s research interests or submitted in attendance to specific calls for proposals. Most awards go to individuals or small groups of investigators. Other awards provide funding for modernization and improvement of research [...] -
Fellowships
Published on October 16, 2009FAPESP’s programs for developing Human Resources for Research include fellowships in the State of São Paulo, Brazil, and abroad. FAPESP applies approximately a third of its budget in its various fellowship programs. All fellowships are awarded following a peer review selection process. Fellowships in the State of São Paulo Fellowships in research institutions based in the State of São Paulo are available in the following levels: Scientific Initiation (IC), for [...] -
Research in São Paulo
Published on October 16, 2009FAPESP (www.fapesp.br/en) is a public foundation, funded by taxpayers in the state of São Paulo, with the mission to support research projects in institutions of higher education and research in all fields of knowledge. São Paulo has a population of 45 million and generates 32% of Brazil’s GNP. The state constitution establishes that 1% of all state tax revenue belongs to the Foundation and the government transfers these funds monthly. The stability of funding and [...] -
FAPESP signs groundbreaking MoU with RCUK
Published on September 16, 2009A pioneering MoU was signed today between Research Councils UK (RCUK) and FAPESP, the Research Council for the State of São Paulo, strengthening existing valuable research links between the UK and Brazil. The MoU will enable Brazilian and UK researchers to apply for funding through a single application and peer review process, removing some of the barriers facing international research collaboration. Researchers joined ministers and officials from both countries in celebrating this significant [...] -
King’s College London
Published on September 15, 2009The cooperation agreement between FAPESP and King’s College London, UK, aims to support the development of joint research projects in all areas of scientific knowledge. Projects will be selected through calls for proposals. Areas of interest may be established by the committee charged with the management of the cooperation program. Cooperation agreement - Signed on October 5, 2020 and valid for five years. Cooperation agreement - Signed in 2015, and valid until February 22, [...] -
Memorandum of Understanding between The State of São Paulo Research Foundation (FAPESP) and The Research Councils of The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
Published on September 15, 2009This Memorandum of Understanding is made being the following parties: 1. The Arts and Humanities Research Council (‘the AHRC’) 2. The Biotechnology and Biological Sciences Research Council (‘the BBSRC’) 3. The Economic and Social Research Council (‘the ESRC’) 4. The Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council (‘the EPSRC’) 5. The Medical Research Council (‘the MRC’) 6. The Natural Environment Research Council [...] -
UKRI
Published on September 15, 2009The memorandum of understanding between FAPESP and the UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) - former Research Councils UK (RCUK) - aims to support the development of joint research projects submitted by associated Brazilian and British researchers. Information regarding the MoU can also be found at UKRI’s website. The MoU stipulates that costs to be incurred by applicants based in the UK and costs to be incurred in the State of São Paulo, Brazil must be compatible with [...] -
BIOEN Workshop on Process for Ethanol Production (September 10, 2009)
Published on August 31, 2009Thursday, September 10 2009, 9:00am - 5:00pm The workshop on Process for Ethanol Production has as objective to discuss the state of art and advances in ethanol/biofuels production process. The event will take place in Fapesp auditorium on September 10th 2009 from 9:00 hs to 17:00 hs with one coffe-breake in the morning and other in the afternoon in the end of the section. One and half hour is reserved to lunch. All the financial support for inviter speakers from [...] -
Integrated indices
Published on August 14, 2009August 14, 2009 By Fábio de Castro FAPESP News – Creating global indices that allow comparisons between bioenergy technologies—those available today as well as others still under development in various countries—could be the next step toward sustainable alternative energy. That was one of the conclusions of the workshop “Biofuel Technologies and their Implications for Land and Water Use”, which wrapped up Thursday (Aug. 13) at the headquarters of [...]