CAPES Scholarships 2026 Brazil (Fully Funded)

Great news! Applications for the CAPES Scholarships 2025-2026 are now open. In this article, we will provide full details about this scholarship program, its benefits, and the complete application process.

The CAPES Scholarships are prestigious fully funded awards offered by the Brazilian Federal Agency for Support and Evaluation of Graduate Education (CAPES – Coordenação de Aperfeiçoamento de Pessoal de Nível Superior). These scholarships support both Brazilian and international students to pursue Master’s, PhD, and Postdoctoral research in Brazil’s top universities.

Funded directly by the Brazilian government, the program covers tuition fees, monthly stipend, health insurance, and research support, making it one of the strongest scholarship initiatives in Latin America for advanced studies.

Scholarship Summary

Level of Study: Master’s, PhD, Postdoctoral
Institution: Accredited Brazilian Universities & Research Institutes
Study in: Brazil
Scholarship Value: Fully Funded (tuition, stipend, healthcare, research allowance)
Deadline: Varies by program and call (announced annually on CAPES portal)

Scholarship Coverage

The CAPES Scholarships 2025-2026 provide:

• Full tuition fee exemption.

• Monthly stipend:

  • Master’s: approx. R$ 2,100

  • PhD: approx. R$ 3,100

  • Postdoc: higher depending on program and research area

• Healthcare allowance.

• Funding for academic and research activities, including travel and publications in some cases.

• Access to top-ranked universities and research infrastructure in Brazil.

Eligibility Criteria

To qualify for the CAPES Scholarships, applicants must:

• Be enrolled (or accepted) in a Master’s, PhD, or Postdoctoral program at a Brazilian university or research institute.

• For international applicants, apply via programs such as PEC-PG (Postgraduate Program for international students).

• Demonstrate academic excellence and research potential.

• Provide required documents: academic transcripts, CV, study/research plan, recommendation letters.

• Meet language requirements (Portuguese or English depending on program).

How to Apply

Follow these steps to apply for the CAPES Scholarships 2025-2026 :

1. Visit the official CAPES portal to check the latest scholarship calls.

2. Identify the program (Master’s, PhD, Postdoc) and the university/research institute offering it.

3. Prepare the required documents:

   • Application form

   • Research/study plan

   • Academic transcripts and certificates

   • CV/Resume

   • Recommendation letters

4. Submit your application online through the CAPES system or via the university’s graduate program portal.

5. Wait for the selection results announced by CAPES.

Website & Official Links

For more details, visit the official pages:

• CAPES Official Website

• CAPES Scholarships Information – Study in Brazil

• PEC-PG Program (CAPES for International Students)