CNPq Scholarships Brazil 2025-2026 | Fully Funded

Great news! Applications for the CNPq Scholarships 2025-2026 are now open. In this article, we will explain in detail about this scholarship program, its benefits, and the step-by-step application process.

The CNPq Scholarships are prestigious fully funded awards provided by the Brazilian National Council for Scientific and Technological Development (CNPq – Conselho Nacional de Desenvolvimento Científico e Tecnológico). These scholarships aim to promote research, innovation, and advanced training by supporting Master’s, PhD, and Postdoctoral students in Brazil.

CNPq scholarships are available for both Brazilian and international students, usually through cooperation programs such as PEC-PG and bilateral research agreements. They include monthly stipends, health coverage, research funding, and living support, making them one of the most comprehensive scholarship opportunities in Brazil.

Scholarship Summary

Level of Study: Master’s, PhD, Postdoctoral
Institution: Accredited Brazilian Universities & Research Institutes
Study in: Brazil
Scholarship Value: Fully Funded (stipend, healthcare, research support)
Deadline: Varies by call (announced annually on CNPq website)

Scholarship Coverage

The CNPq Scholarships 2025-2026 provide recipients with:

• Full tuition exemption at Brazilian public universities.

• Monthly stipend:

  • Master’s: approx. R$ 2,100

  • PhD: approx. R$ 3,100

  • Postdoc: higher depending on field and program

• Healthcare allowance (in selected programs).

• Research support funding (conferences, publications, fieldwork, travel).

• Access to Brazil’s leading universities, laboratories, and research facilities.

Eligibility Criteria

To qualify for the CNPq Scholarships, applicants must:

• Be a Master’s, PhD, or Postdoctoral candidate at a recognized Brazilian institution.

• International students can apply via programs like PEC-PG or bilateral academic cooperation projects.

• Demonstrate academic excellence and research capacity.

• Submit a detailed research proposal or study plan aligned with CNPq’s priority areas.

• Provide academic transcripts, CV, recommendation letters, and proof of language proficiency (Portuguese or English depending on program).

How to Apply

Steps to apply for the CNPq Scholarships 2025-2026:

1. Visit the official CNPq portal to check open scholarship calls.

2. Select the program type (Master’s, PhD, or Postdoctoral) and eligible universities.

3. Prepare the required documents:

   • Application form

   • Academic transcripts and certificates

   • Research proposal / study plan

   • CV (with publications if applicable)

   • Recommendation letters

4. Submit your application through the CNPq online system (Plataforma Lattes & Plataforma Carlos Chagas) or via the partner university.

5. Wait for results published by CNPq after the evaluation process.

Website & Official Links

For detailed information, visit the official pages:

• CNPq Official Website

• Study in Brazil – Scholarships Info

• PEC-PG Program (CNPq & CAPES for International Students)