May 11, 2025, 22:55

FAPESP Young Investigator Grant for International Researchers

The São Paulo Research Foundation (FAPESP) invites outstanding researchers from any country, who have been living and working abroad for at least two years, to apply for the Young Investigator Grant for International Researchers. This initiative aims to recruit up to 20 exceptional scientists to lead independent, high-impact research projects at institutions in São Paulo, Brazil. Proposals must demonstrate originality, innovation, and strong potential for scientific leadership.

Eligibility:

Must have lived and worked abroad for at least two years in research positions sponsored by international institutions
Must meet the general eligibility criteria of the FAPESP Young Investigator Grant
Must demonstrate significant scientific leadership and postdoctoral accomplishments
Open to all areas of knowledge (basic to applied research)
Proposals must be independent (not extensions of existing collaborations)
Project must be written in English

Funding:

Maximum project duration: 60 months
Research support of up to BRL 2,500,000 (approximate value in USD subject to exchange rates) per proposal
A Young Investigator Fellowship provided for the entire project duration or until a permanent position is obtained
Travel stipend for relocation (airfare) according to FAPESP’s installation aid policy
Funding also includes eligibility for postdoctoral, PhD, MSc, and undergrad research fellowships
Capital equipment must follow FAPESP quoting guidelines
Fellowship rates and expense details available at fapesp.br/en/yig and fapesp.br/3162

Timeline:

Call Announced: March 25, 2025
Pre-proposal Deadline: June 3, 2025
Pre-proposal Results: June 27, 2025
Full Proposal Deadline (by invitation): August 27, 2025
Final Results Announced: October 29, 2025
Project Start Date: December 1, 2025 (flexible only under exceptional conditions)

Submission Process:

All submissions must be made through the SAGe platform (sage.fapesp.br) in three stages:

Pre-proposal (Required documents):
- 5-page CV (with Scopus ID, Google Scholar, Web of Science ID)
- 5-page research summary
- Motivation letter
- Preliminary budget items (quotes not required)
- Host institution not required at this stage
Full proposal (for invited applicants):
- Complete budget (with company quotes for capital items)
- Description of roles and schedules for each fellowship
- External peer review and FAPESP committee evaluation
Interview:
- Shortlisted applicants will undergo a virtual interview with the evaluation committee

Selection Criteria:

Innovation and originality of the research
Potential scientific and societal impact
Applicant’s demonstrated leadership and independence
Interdisciplinary and high-risk/high-reward approaches welcomed
Suitability of applicant’s background for proposed project
Ability to initiate strategic collaborations

Additional Notes:

Project must foster training of human capital (students, postdocs)
The award is non-appealable
Proposals must follow the updated Young Investigator Grant policy (see fapesp.br/en/yig)
Full FAQ page: fapesp.br/17493

More Information & Contact:

SAGe Submission Portal: sage.fapesp.br
Inquiries: [email protected]

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