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UK Academies
Published on July 11, 2018The UK Academies Academy of Medical Sciences, British Academy, Royal Academy of Engineering, and Royal Society, and the National Council of Research Funding Agencies (CONFAP), signed a memorandum of understanding on September 23, 2014, of which FAPESP joined. The memorandum aims to promote increasing exchange and collaboration on research and innovation between UK and Brazil. This initiative is supported by the Newton Fund. In this context, FAPESP supports visits of researchers based [...] -
FAPESP and British Council announce result for call of proposals
Published on July 10, 2018FAPESP and the British Council announce the result from call for proposals to support the organization of short courses for the development of professional communication skills under the Researcher Connect program. The call for proposals is supported by the Newton Fund, and was also offered in other Brazilian states by the state research foundations (FAPs) which participate in the call, under the umbrella of the Brazilian National Council of State Funding Agencies (CONFAP). FAPESP and the [...] -
FAPESP joins call for proposals with EUREKA member countries
Published on July 10, 2018FAPESP announces its participation in the GlobalStars Call for Proposals for Joint Research Projects. The call is an initiative launched by EUREKA, an intergovernmental network established in 1985 with the aim of facilitating international research and innovation cooperation. Brazil, Austria, France, Germany, The Netherlands, Spain and Switzerland are the countries participating in this call. Those interested are invited to submit joint proposals in any field of industrial and technological [...] -
FAPESP and GACD will organize school in implementation science
Published on July 05, 2018The São Paulo Research Foundation (FAPESP) in collaboration with the Global Alliance for Chronic Diseases (GACD) will be holding a 5-day implementation science school in Campinas, Brazil from 6-10, November 2018. According to GACD, implementation science is commonly defined as the study of methods and strategies to promote the uptake of interventions that have proven effective into routine practice, with the aim of improving population health. Implementation science, therefore, [...] -
Inez Staciarini Batista
Published on July 05, 2018Area Panel - Geosciences She has a Bachelor Degree in Physics from the Federal University of Goiás (1972), Master (1975) and Doctor (1985) Degrees in Space Science from the National Institute for Space Research (INPE). She is part of INPE’s staff since 1973, having held the Senior Researcher position in October 1991. At INPE she has held the positions of General Coordinator of the Space and Atmospheric Sciences area, Head of the Aeronomy Division and Coordinator of the Postgraduate [...] -
Paolo Piccione
Published on July 04, 2018Area Panel - Mathematics Graduated in Mathematics at the Università La Sapienza, Roma, Italy, in 1987, and obtained his Ph. D. in Mathematics at The Pennsylvania State University in 1994. He spent sabbatical years at theScuola Normal Superiore, Pisa, Italy, in 2002, at the Universidad de Murcia, Spain, in 2009, and at the University of Notre Dame, IN, USA, in 2016. His main interests are in the areas of Differential Geometry and Geometric Analysis. He is a faculty member of the [...] -
FAPESP Guidelines - GlobalStars Call for Proposals for Joint Research Projects between Brazil and the EUREKA member countries participating in the call
Published on July 03, 2018Summary Closing date for full proposals in Brazil: October 31, 2018 FAPESP Scheme: PIPE Maximum duration of the project: up to 24 months Submission: Proposals must be submitted only through SAGe system Eligibility: Small Business in the State of São Paulo must be associated under a [...] -
Universidad Miguel Hernández de Elche
Published on July 03, 2018FAPESP and Universidad Miguel Hernández de Elche (UMH), Spain, signed an agreement committing themselves to support scientific and technological cooperation between researchers from the State of São Paulo and researchers from UMH, through the following activities: a) organization of scientific and technological seminars, specialized workshops, symposia and other scientific meetings of mutual interest; b) exchanges of researchers with the goal of preparing the ground for [...] -
Patricia Chakur Brum
Published on June 21, 2018Area Panels - Health Science Bachelor in Physical Education and PhD in Physical Education (Exercise Physiology) at University of São Paulo (1995). Post-doctoral program in Cellular and Molecular Physiology at Stanford University (2001). Guest Professor in Exercise Physiology at Norwegian University of Science and Technology (2013). Full Professor in Exercise Physiology at the Department of Biodynamics, School of Physical Education and Sport, University of São Paulo, Brazil. [...] -
FAPESP and NWO announce new call for proposals
Published on June 20, 2018The São Paulo Research Foundation (FAPESP) and the Netherlands Organisation for Scientific Research (NWO) announce the sixth call of joint research projects under the scientific cooperation agreement between institutions. “Ecosystem restoration” is the theme for the call and especifically the Brazilian Atlantic Forest as a case study. The funded projects combined will focus on ecosystem services, multi-functional landscape use and biodiversity, with the ultimate aim to contribute [...] -
Research Partnership for Technological Innovation Program (PITE)
Published on June 19, 2018FAPESP’s Research Partnership for Technological Innovation Program (PITE) supports research projects in academic or research institutions developed in cooperation with researchers employed by companies in research centers located in Brazil or abroad, and co-funded by the companies concerned. The main aim of the Program is to strengthen relationships between universities or research institutions and companies by facilitating cooperative co-funded research [...] -
FAPESP joins call for proposals with the European Research Council
Published on June 19, 2018FAPESP announces its participation in a Call for Expression of Interest in partnership with the European Research Council (ERC), and articulated by the Brazilian Council of State Research Funding Agencies (CONFAP). The opportunity is open to researchers holding a PhD and associated to higher education or research institutions in the State of São Paulo. The aim is to increase the participation of researchers from the State of São Paulo in European research teams already funded by [...] -
Aline Maria da Silva
Published on June 18, 2018Area Panels – Health Sciences Aline Maria da Silva is a Full Professor at the Biochemistry Department of the Chemistry Institute, University of São Paulo (USP). She graduated in Pharmacy (1983) at USP and received a PhD degree in Biochemistry (1987) from the same university. She was a post-doctoral fellow at Saint Louis University Medical School (USA) (1987-1989) and a visiting researcher scholar at University of California, Berkeley (2011). She is member of the Brazilian Society of [...] -
NWO-FAPESP joint Call for Proposals
Published on June 18, 2018Disclaimer: Please note the deadline for submitting proposals is at 2PM CET on 13 September at NWO (through ISAAC) and at 11:59PM on 15 September FAPESP (through SAGe). 1 Introduction 1.1 Background 1.2 Available budget 1.3 Validity of the call for proposals 2 Aim 3 Guidelines for applicants 3.1 Who can apply 3.2 What can be applied for 3.3 When can applications be submitted 3.4 Preparing an application 3.5 Submitting an application 3.6 Conditions on granting 4 Assessment [...] -
Investigations on hypertension and diabetes will be supported
Published on June 18, 2018FAPESP announces the participation in a joint call of proposals with the Global Alliance for Chronic Diseases (GACD). The call will select and support research projects with the goal of preventing or managing hypertension and/or diabetes. Headquartered in London, GACD gathers funding agencies addressing chronic non-communicable diseases. The alliance heads and support research activities with a focus on non-communicable diseases’ treatment and prevention at a [...]