Bulletin prepared by:
Maria Adélia Minghelli Pieta
PhD in Psychology from UFRGS
UFRGS NEWS
Honorable Mention CAPES Thesis Award. We congratulate the graduate of the PPG Psychology UFRGS, Dr. Gibson Weydmann, and his advisor, Prof. Dr. Lisiane Bizarro (Laboratory of Experimental Psychology, Neuroscience and Behavior – LPNeC/UFRGS), for receiving an Honorable Mention from the CAPES 2024 Award for the thesis “Behavioral, Computational and Genetic Differences in Explaining the Relationship between Obesity and Reinforcement Learning”!
Doctoral Forum. The President of CAPES, Professor Denise Pires de Carvalho, asked the UFRGS PPGs to publicize the Doctoral Forum that will be held for the first time at the event Brazilian Meeting on Research Integrity, Science and Publication Ethics (BRISPE). Check out the calls for the Doctoral Forum in Portuguese and in English and the event website. Term: 15/09/2024.
Black November UFRGS 2024. Applications are open to UFRGS professors and administrative technicians for the Black November UFRGS 2024. Proposals should be sent to the Center for African, Afro-Brazilian and Indigenous Studies (Neabi). The thematic axes can be checked here. Term: 01/10/2024.
OPPORTUNITIES
Mobility, grants and financing
Assistance for PhD students to stay in Germany – DAAD. The German Exchange Service (DAAD) opened registrations to apply for grants for research stays in Germany for doctoral students with scholarships in Brazil. Research stays must take place between May 2025 and January 2026. One of the prerequisites for receiving the benefit is to be a doctoral scholarship holder from CAPES or one of the 23 State Research Support Foundations (FAP) who participate in the PhD student support program. The benefit can last from two to six months and includes travel assistance, health insurance and a monthly supplementary allowance of €735. The required language level varies according to the candidate’s study plans and research area. For information on specific requirements, the candidate should contact the chosen host university in advance. Deadline: 31/10/2024.
Postdoctoral fellowship for Brazilians – Weizmann Institute of Science in Israel. They are open Applications for the postdoctoral fellowship “The Paulo Pinheiro de Andrade Fellowship”, aimed at Brazilians and offered by the Weizmann Institute of Sciences in Israel (WIS), are now open. The initiative aims to support postdoctoral fellows in any area of research available at the institute. The fellow will collaborate with global research groups for a period of two years. Candidates must have received confirmation of their doctorate no more than four years before the date designated for the start of the Paulo Pinheiro de Andrade Fellowship Program. Applications can be submitted by email call page. The following documents will be required: updated CV with list of publications, certificate of approval of the doctorate or submission of the thesis, research plan of up to two pages, two letters of recommendation, one from the doctorate advisor, and a letter of commitment from the potential host at WIS. To apply for the scholarship, the candidate must be accepted by the researcher/advisor at the Weizmann Institute of Science in whose laboratory he/she would like to conduct research. In parallel, he/she must submit a formal request for calls.fgs@weizmann.ac.il, specifying that it is for the Paulo Pinheiro de Andrade Fellowship. Deadline: 15/09/2024.
ATTRACT Postdoc Fellowships – Luxembourg. O ATTRACT program, of the Fonds National de la Recherche (FNR), was created for researchers not yet established in Luxembourg, who demonstrate the potential to become leaders in their research field. The programme offers promising junior researchers the opportunity to set up their own research team at one of the country's research institutions and on national research priorities. Researchers are eligible between 2 and 8 years after their PhD, with proven experience in the context of Research and Development (R&D), and must have an exceptional track record in their field, which should fit strategically into the research agenda of the Luxembourg host institution. Host institutions offer applicants the prospect of developing their own line of research. ATTRACT fellows receive individual guidance and a career path towards a tenured position. ATTRACT grants are for a period of 5 years. Interested applicants should check well in advance whether the Luxembourg host institution for their ATTRACT fellowship has an internal deadline that precedes the FNR deadline. Research proposals must be submitted jointly by the applicant and the host institution (applicants should contact the intended host institution well in advance of the FNR deadline to align with the institutions’ internal deadlines). Deadline: 15/11/2024 14:00 CET (pre-proposals); 13-02-2025 14:00 CET (full proposals).
Direct PhD in Neurophysiology – USP Ribeirão Preto. A direct PhD vacancy with a grant from the São Paulo Research Foundation (FAPESP) is available for the project “Rostral ventromedial medulla: what is its role in behavioral changes induced by social stress?”, conducted at the Ribeirão Preto School of Medicine of the University of São Paulo (FMRP-USP). The position requires a degree in biological sciences or related health areas and experience in a research laboratory, preferably with publications. Candidates with knowledge in laboratory animal management and molecular biology techniques will be positively evaluated. The scholarship has a duration of 48 months and a monthly value of R$$ 5,520.00 in the first and second years and R$$ 6,810.00 in the third and fourth years. A financial aid equivalent to 30% of the annual value of the scholarship will be granted for expenses directly related to research activities. Deadline: 13/09/2024.
PhD Scholarships in Neuroethology and Neuroscience – IMPRS for Brain & Behavior/Germany. A International Max Planck Research School (IMPRS) for Brain & Behavior is open for registration for PhD scholarships in neuroethology. The IMPRS for Brain & Behavior is a fully funded PhD program in Bonn, Germany, offering a competitive doctoral training and research program in the fields of neuroethology and neuroscience. It is a collaboration between the Max Planck Institute for Behavioral Neurobiology – Caesar (MPINB), the University of Bonn and the German Center for Neurodegenerative Diseases (DZNE) in Bonn. The research focus of this PhD program is neuroethology – the study of the neural basis of animal behavior. Applicants must be fluent in English. Deadline: 01/11/2024.
PhD scholarships Vanier Canada Graduate Scholarships. The Government of Canada is open for registration for the program Vanier Graduate Scholarships, which aims to fill scholarships for students in international doctoral courses, including Brazilians. Students from the areas of social sciences and humanities, natural sciences, engineering and health areas, from anywhere in the world, can participate in the program. Interested parties must seek a place only at the institution where they wish to study and must go through its selection process. The Canadian university will then nominate the student to compete for the Vanier scholarships, which last for three years. Deadline: November 2024 – applicants search for a nominating institution, prepare and submit an application package; there is an internal deadline (variable) to submit the application to the nominating institution (applicant should contact the nominating institution for the specific date); 10/30/2024 (8:00 p.m. EDT) – deadline for institutions to submit nominations for the Vanier program.
Masters and PhD scholarships Claredon – Oxford. To the Clarendon Scholarships, master's and doctoral scholarships from the Oxford University Community (United Kingdom), are open to people of any nationality. Deadline for applications, depending on the course: December 2024 and January 2025.
Master's scholarships Weidenfeld-Hoffmann Scholarships and Leadership Program – Oxford. O Weidenfeld and Hoffmann Scholarships and Leadership Program offers master's scholarships at the University of Oxford (UK) for students from emerging and developing economies. The scholarship covers 100% of course fees and living expenses. Deadlines: December 2024 and January 2025, depending on the course chosen.
Scholarships in management and in project management – LAIOB/USA. O Latin America Institute of Business (LAIOB) offers a full scholarship for the course of management and another for the course of project management, in addition to partial scholarships for these courses (70%, 50% and 30%), in Ohio University, USA. Term: 09/10/2024.
Graduate Visiting Researcher – The Bishop Williams Memorial Fund (Rikkyo University , Japan). Registration is now open to graduates for participation in the Visiting Researcher Program by The Bishop Williams Memorial Fund from the Rikkyo University (Japan), in fields including psychology. Applicants must be currently in one or more of the following statuses: (a) employed in a business or other commercial, agricultural, or educational enterprise, or in government; (b) enrolled in graduate school; (c) engaged in teaching, research, or training at a recognized educational or research institution. Applicants must be Anglicans recommended by the Anglican bishop of their diocese or Christians of another denomination recommended by the Anglican bishop of their diocese. Applicants must be 34 years of age or younger as of October 1, 2025. Round-trip airfare, lodging, expenses, and stipend are provided. The program is conducted only in Japan and lasts approximately one and a half years, beginning in October (the first six months will be devoted to Japanese language training). Deadline: 11/10/2024.
Competitions/selections
Assistant Professor A (40h, DE) – UFC. The Federal University of Ceará will soon open applications for a competition for professor, with one vacancy for the area of School and Educational Psychology. Notice 90/2024 can be accessed at UFC website. Deadline for registrations via email with payment of a fee of R$ 262.04: 07/10/2024.
Substitute Professor (40h) – UnB. The University of Brasília is accepting applications for a competition to fill the position of substitute professor in the area of Organizational and Work Psychology. Requirement: PhD in Psychology or related fields. Notice 186 can be accessed at UnB website. Term: 13/09/2024.
Temporary Professor (20h) – UEMG. The State University of Minas Gerais (UEMG) is accepting applications for the position of temporary professor, with one vacancy for the area of Psychology, to teach the subjects Cognitive Psychotherapy and Supervised Internship in the Psychology course, in the morning, afternoon and evening shifts. Requirements: Bachelor's degree in Psychology and Postgraduate degree in Psychology, Neuropsychology and Clinical Cognitive Behavioral Psychotherapy. Notice 51/2024 can be accessed here. Deadline for registration at the Academic Unit, in person or by representative holding an original private power of attorney: 09/17/2024 (at 5:00 p.m.).
Technical Analyst/Psychology – CFP. The Federal Council of Psychology (CFP) released announcement for filling vacancies for Technical Analyst/Psychology and formation of a reserve list for the Agency, with location in Brasília/DF. Deadline for online registration with payment of a fee of R$65.00: 09/10/2024 (at 11pm).
Distance learning instructor – IFPE. The Instituto Federal de Pernambuco (IFPE) is holding a selection process for distance learning teacher trainers, with two vacancies and a reserve list in the area of Learning Psychology (requirements: Bachelor's degree in Psychology, postgraduate degree and one year of experience in teaching in basic or higher education). Two vacancies and a reserve list are also offered in the area of Scientific Work Methodology (requirements: any undergraduate degree, postgraduate degree and one year of experience in teaching in basic or higher education). Other vacancies are also available in subjects that require any undergraduate or postgraduate degree and one year of experience in teaching in basic or higher education. Notice 26/2024 can be accessed at UFPE website. Term: 24/09/2024.
Science, Technology and Innovation Analyst – FAPEG-GO. The Goiás State Research Support Foundation (FAPEG-GO) launched Notice 09/2024, which aims to temporarily hire five qualified professionals for the role of Science, Technology and Innovation Analyst – Area I. Requirements: Bachelor’s degree in any field of knowledge; Master’s degree in any field of knowledge; Have at least two years of professional experience in the area of the role’s duties. The salary offered is R$$ 8,300.00 per month for working 40 hours per week. Deadline for online applications with payment of a fee of R$$ 60.00: 09/23/2024 (at 6:00 p.m.).
Professor of Specialization and Postgraduate Course EAD – IFPR. The Federal Institute of Paraná (IFPR) announced the notice 66/2024 that opens Applications for 55 positions for Professor Trainer and Professor Advisor for TCC to work in the Lato Sensu Postgraduate courses offered in partnership with the Universidade Aberta do Brasil (UAB). Requirements: Bachelor's degree in any area or Bachelor's degree in any area with Pedagogical Training equivalent to a Bachelor's degree; Minimum of one year of experience as a teacher in higher education; Availability to work in the role, fulfilling the workload of up to 20 hours per week, remotely and in person, according to the demand and nature of the activities. Monthly scholarship amount: Professor Trainer – R$ 1,850.00, presenting at the time of hiring documentation proving three years of experience in higher education; Professor Trainer II – R$ 1,550.00, presenting at the time of hiring documentation proving one year of experience in higher education; TCC Supervisor Professor – two monthly scholarship payments for each group of ten students, with the scholarship amount varying according to proven experience in higher education, following the same rules as Professor Trainer I and II. Deadline: 18/09/2024.
Distance Learning Specialization Tutors – IFPR. The Federal Institute of Paraná published Notice 68/2024 to hire 17 Distance Learning Specialization Tutors. Requirements: Bachelor's degree in any area or Bachelor's degree in any area with Pedagogical Training equivalent to a Bachelor's degree; Minimum of one year of experience as a primary school teacher or in higher education; Availability to work in the role, fulfilling a workload of up to 20 hours per week, remotely and in person, according to demand and nature of the activities. The monthly scholarship amount is R$1,100.00 for every 25 active students. Deadline: 30/09/2024.
Tutors for EAD postgraduate courses – IFRJ. The Federal Institute of Rio de Janeiro (IFRJ) is accepting applications for the selection of tutors for distance learning postgraduate courses. Requirements: have a bachelor's or bachelor's degree in any area with stricto sensu postgraduate studies, master's level; demonstrate experience in tutoring; demonstrate experience of at least one year in Higher Education. Notice 10/2024 can be accessed here. Term: 06/10/2024.
Calls for working groups
Inter-American Psychological Society (SIC). A Inter-American Psychological Society, on your website (in section Activities), is calling for (with virtual participation) the formation of the following working groups: Psychology of Addictions (11/09/2024, at 7:00 pm in Peru); Psychology of Emergencies and Disasters (12/09/2024, at 3pm in Peru); Cyberpsychology, telepsychology and digital mental health (19/09/2024, at 5pm in Peru).
Calls from editorial fellowships and editors
Calls editorial fellowships APA. Many APA journals are currently seeking nominations for positions of editorial fellowship for early career psychologists (ECPs) who are from or work with historically underrepresented groups. Deadline for nominations: 01/11/2024.
Call for APA editors. Check out the APA journals that have open calls for submissions editors.
OPPORTUNITIES ALREADY DISCLOSED
Mobility, grants and financing
Scholarships for academics Swiss Government Excellence scholarships. Applications for scholarships are open to foreign academics Swiss Government Excellence scholarships 2025-2026 for full doctoral studies and research stays at doctoral and postdoctoral level in Switzerland. Deadlines vary from October to December 2024.
PhD Scholarships in Life Sciences – UNIL/Switzerland. They are open Applications for PhD scholarships in the field of life sciences (which includes neurosciences) at the University of Lausanne (UNIL), Switzerland. Deadline: 07/10/2024.
LEVANTE Call – Jacobs Foundation. The Jacobs Foundation is holding an open call for proposals for the Learning Variability Network Exchange (RISE) framework, dedicating up to CHF 4 million to support project proposals to become part of the LEVANTE network. LEVANTE seeks to understand how children grow, learn and develop across different times, places and contexts, so that they can be supported to thrive in the multitude of experiences they will encounter throughout their lives. It brings together researchers from around the world to create the first multicultural and multidisciplinary open dataset to capture the richness and diversity of children’s development and learning. The overall goal of LEVANTE is to identify how individual variability, group heterogeneity and contextual variability influence children’s learning and development. By including data collection on common measures across these different areas, longitudinally and at a global level, LEVANTE will help researchers, educators and policymakers understand child development across individuals, groups and contexts, thereby improving future learning outcomes for diverse groups of children around the world. The Jacobs Foundation’s focus is to promote scientific excellence and build a strong network of internationally active researchers in the field of child and youth development, with a strong focus on variability in learning, and to foster long-term collaboration with other researchers and the Jacobs Foundation. Proposal submitters must: Have obtained a PhD or equivalent at least five years prior to the application deadline; Be affiliated with and part of a research laboratory at a higher education institution or research institute; Conduct high-quality research in the area of variability in learning and development; Be committed to engaging in and contributing to the activities of LEVANTE and the Jacobs Foundation. Deadline: 06/10/2024.
APS Teaching Fund. O Association for Psychological Science (APS) Fund for Teaching and Public Understanding of Psychological Science offers subsidies to support the teaching and public understanding of psychological science. Researchers from within and outside the United States are encouraged to apply through the online submission portal, accessible to current APS members. Proposals may be submitted for support of up to US$$5,000 to launch new projects that broadly address one of these categories: 1. Teaching and Learning Scholarship (high-quality, potentially publishable scholarship directed at teaching and learning in psychological science); 2. Meetings and Conferences (efforts that facilitate communication among psychological science faculty who share common challenges and who would benefit from sharing ideas and resources); 3. Technology and Websites (projects that leverage technological resources to improve the teaching and learning of psychological science and to increase the reach and efficient dissemination of related resources); 4. Antiracist Curricula (projects that aim to eliminate racial bias in psychological science curricula and incorporate principles of racial justice into psychological science curricula); 5. Others (the fund welcomes proposals for innovative projects to improve the teaching and learning of psychological sciences). Deadline: 01/10/2024.
ISSBD 2×2 Grant for Early Career Scholars. A International Society for the Study of Behavioral Development (ISSBD) is accepting applications for the ISSBD 2×2 Grant for Early Career Scholars. This grant supports two early-career fellows from different countries or regions, with preference given to partnerships involving at least one fellow from a majority or underrepresented country. Applicants from diverse disciplines with complementary skills are encouraged. Deadline: 10/31/2024 (at 23:59 GMT).
CNPq/MCTI/FNDCT Call No. 21/2024 – Knowledge Brazil Program – Attracting and Retaining Talent. Interested parties can register at CNPq/MCTI/FNDCT Call No. 21/2024 – Attracting and Retaining Talent, supporting research projects that aim to contribute significantly to the country’s scientific and technological development and innovation in various areas of knowledge. The objectives and guidelines of this call are: a) Retaining Brazilian researchers to carry out projects of excellence in research, scientific development and innovation in the country, in Public or Private Higher Education Institutions; Companies that develop science, technology and innovation activities and Science and Technology Institutes (ICT), with emphasis on projects involving the development of tools and processes involving Artificial Intelligence; b) Attracting Brazilian researchers with a master’s or doctorate degree who reside abroad and Brazilian researchers who have completed their doctorate or post-doctorate abroad from 2019 onwards (inclusive) and are residing in the country; c) Regularizing the situation of former Brazilian scholarship holders who remained abroad or returned abroad after the end of their scholarship granted by funding institutions in the country and are in debt regarding the obligation to return to the country to fulfill the interim period. In this case, the approved project will serve as a Novation of Obligations project, providing an option to replace monetary debt with the development of a science, technology and innovation project in the country. Deadline: 12/09/2024.
CNPq/MCTI/FNDCT Call No. 22/2024 – Conhecimento Brasil Program – Support for Network Projects with Brazilian Researchers Abroad. Registration is now open for the CNPq/MCTI/FNDCT Call No. 22/2024 to support research projects that aim to contribute significantly to the scientific and technological development and innovation of the country, in various areas of knowledge, in cooperation with Brazilian researchers based abroad. Deadline: 13/09/2024.
CNPq/SETEC/MCTI Call No. 04/2024 – Support for Events to Promote Entrepreneurship and Innovation in Brazil. A CNPq/SETEC/MCTI Call No. 04/2024, with open registrations, aims to support the holding of national and international events in Brazil in the areas of promoting entrepreneurship and innovation. The objectives of this call are: a) To select proposals for events of national or international scope to be held in Brazil, in the areas of promoting innovation and entrepreneurship, to receive financial support from CNPq/MCTI; b) To support different types of events including conferences, congresses, seminars, forums, among others, as long as they are aligned with the objectives of promoting innovation and entrepreneurship; and c) To support events that contribute significantly to the development of the National System of Science, Technology and Innovation (SNCTI) and to the promotion of the culture of innovative entrepreneurship in Brazil, providing opportunities for the dissemination of knowledge, strengthening technology transfer, bringing academia closer to the business sector, carrying out networking and business, promoting learning and visibility for participants. Regular large-scale events of national or international scope are eligible, which have a history of being held for three or more editions between the current edition and its first edition; which are annual or biennial events; that have an average audience history of at least 500 people; and that are promoted by scientific, technological and/or innovation entities.Deadline: 16/09/2024.
Scholarships for graduates – IILA/Italy. They are open to Latin American citizens applications for scholarships from Organizzazione Internazionale Italo-Latino Americana (IILA), for stays of 3 to 6 months in Italy, in areas including life sciences. Candidates with a university degree and a maximum age of 35 are eligible to apply. Candidates must have a formal acceptance letter from an Italian host institution. Deadline: 30/09/2024.
Masters scholarships – Chevening Scholarship/United Kingdom. The program Chevening Scholarship, of the British Government, offers scholarships full master's degrees in the United Kingdom for around 50 Brazilians, for courses in any field of activity and at any university in the United Kingdom. Graduates of any age group, with leadership potential and an interest in pursuing a master's degree in that country can apply. Candidates must be proficient in English and have at least two years of professional experience. Chevening Scholarship offers a full scholarship for tuition fees (tuition fee), as well as all costs related to the experience, such as round-trip travel, student visa and monthly financial aid for personal expenses. Deadline: 05/11/2024.
Postgraduate Higher Education Extension Program – CAPES and Sesu/MEC. They are open registrations for the second edition of the selection process for the Postgraduate Higher Education Extension Program (Proext-PG), an initiative of CAPES and the Secretariat of Higher Education of the Ministry of Education (Sesu/MEC). CAPES and Sesu-MEC will invest up to R$ 18.1 million. Up to 191 action proposals from higher education institutions will be selected, with the granting of 311 scholarships, 191 from initiation to extension and 120 from post-doctoral studies for a maximum period of 24 months. The initiation scholarship has a value of R$ 700.00 for undergraduate students, and R$ 5.2 thousand for postdoctoral students. Details are contained in the Joint Notice 3/2024. The objective of Proext-PG is to promote integration between teaching, research and extension in interaction with different segments of society. The purpose is to support public managers in the formulation of policies of an interdisciplinary nature, which promote sustainable development, citizenship, justice, strengthening democracy, social participation, quality of life and reducing asymmetries in the National Postgraduate System. -Graduation. Term: 09/09/2024.
Pioneer Science Notice: Researchers consolidating their independent careers. Brazilian researchers with doctorates up to ten years ago (men) and up to 12 years ago (women with children) will be able to register for the first national public call Researchers in independent career consolidation, launched by Ciência Pioneira, an initiative of the D'Or Institute for Research and Education (IDOR). The notice, which is available in this link, will include up to 15 young scientists with innovative projects in the areas of molecular and cellular biology; physics and mathematics of biology; neuroscience and cognition. The young scientists will be supported individually, over three years, with R$ 160 thousand per year, for three years, with the possibility of competitive renewal for a new period of three years through participation in a new selection process. Deadline for submission of pre-proposals (phase 1): 09/30/2024 (until 6pm).
Financing of beginning doctors – ERC Starting Grants. Applications for the call for applications are open to researchers from all areas and nationalities, with 2 to 7 years of experience since completing their doctorate. European Research Council ERC Starting grants. This funding program was created to support excellent Principal Investigators for up to five years (Principal Investigators – PIs) at the career stage where they are starting their own independent research team or program. The research must be carried out in a public or private research organization (Host Institution/HI). It can be the HI where the candidate already works or any other HI located in one of the Member States of the European Union or associated countries. Term: 15/10/2024.
Funding of research teams – ERC Synergy Grants. You ERC Synergy Grants are financing from European Research Council for bold scientific challenges from groups of up to four excellent Principal Investigators (PIs) who, together, approach the frontier of knowledge with an innovative research proposal, in any area. Groups of two to four PIs can apply, working together and bringing together different skills and resources to solve ambitious research problems. Research must be carried out by all PIs at a public or private research organization (Host Institution/HI). It can be the HI where the candidate already works or any other HI located in one of the Member States of the European Union or associated countries. PIs can be hosted by more than one HI. It is allowed that up to one of the HIs is a legal entity established outside the EU or associated countries or an international organization, for example, in Argentina, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Mexico or any other country in Latin America and the Caribbean. Term: 06/11/2024.
Embrapii Call – IraSME – International cooperation in Research, Development and Innovation (RD&I). Embrapii (Brazilian Industrial Research and Innovation Company) launched the 34th IraSME Call for international cooperation projects in Research, Development and Innovation (RD&I). IraSME is an initiative that brings together five countries – Brazil, Belgium (Flanders and Wallonia regions), Germany, Luxembourg and Turkey – to promote industrial innovation projects. The aim of the call is to support the development of new products, processes or technical services. Deadline: 25/09/2024.
Call CNPq/SETEC/MCTI No. 020/2024 RHAE – Human Resources in Strategic Areas Researcher at the Company. The National Council for Scientific and Technological Development (CNPq) and the Ministry of Science, Technology and Innovation (MCTI), through the Secretariat for Technological Development and Innovation (SETEC), invite interested parties to submit their proposals for the Call CNPq/SETEC/MCTI No. 020/2024 RHAE – Human Resources in Strategic Areas Researcher at the Company. The initiative aims to support Research, Development and Innovation (RD&I) projects that aim to contribute to technological development, innovation and entrepreneurship in Brazil, through the insertion of researchers in innovative companies and startups that develop solutions aimed at the economy. impact or associated with the missions of the Nova Indústria Brasil program. The person responsible for presenting the proposal must: Be the project coordinator; Have a formal and current relationship with the Project Executing Institution (this information must be explicitly stated in your Lattes CV, in the “Professional activities” field); the type of relationship must be as a partner, owner or CLT (other relationships, such as collaborator, consultant, scholarship holder, etc., will not be accepted). Term: 06/09/2024.
Fulbright Brazil – Support for Academic Cooperation with the USA. Through the program Fulbright Brazil – Support for Academic Cooperation with the USA, Graduate programs and higher education and research institutions may establish collaborations between universities in the United States and Brazil to support joint research, promote partnerships, and strengthen institutional ties. Visits by American professors and researchers may be made through the following program, which is still open for applications: Visiting Professor (2, 3, or 4 months, with the possibility of dividing into two equal periods of one or two months). Deadline: 16/09/2024.
Postdoc scholarships – FSR Post-doc 2025/Belgium. The call was launched FSR Post-doc 2025, in all areas, which will grant 15 three-year postdoctoral scholarships at UC Louvain University, in Belgium. Term: 01/10/2024.
Wiree Postdoc Fellowships Women in Research - Germany. Applications for PhD researchers are now open for the fellowships Women in Research from the University of Münster, with financing for 4 to 8 months, including additional payments for the family. The areas covered include psychology. Requirements: have obtained or are about to obtain a PhD degree (it is necessary to have submitted the PhD thesis by the start of the scholarship), have completed their doctoral studies a maximum of 8 years ago (periods of interruption in the academic career due to family obligations or illness), have not worked at a German higher education institution in the last six months, and have completed most academic qualifications outside of Germany. Term: 20/09/2024.
Permanent vacancies Ikerbasque – Spain. The program Basque Foundation for Science – Ikerbasque offers ten permanent vacancies for researchers who want to develop a long-term scientific career in the Basque Country in all areas. This call is open to researchers of any nationality who have completed their PhD before January 2016. Deadline: 12/09/2024.
DAAD PhD scholarships – Germany. The Deutscher Akademischer Austausch Dienst (DAAD) scholarship programs offer the opportunity to carry out a doctorate in Germany or to carry out a binational doctorate at your home university and at a university in Germany (co-tutelary doctorate). The scholarships are funded by the German Federal Ministry of Foreign Affairs. There are two options offered: 1) full doctorate; 2) sandwich doctorate or joint doctorate. Selected candidates will receive their scholarships from October 2025. Deadline: 11/09/2024.
MSCA PF 2024 Postdoc Call (incoming/outgoing) – Europe. The call for postdoctoral fellowships Marie Skłodowska-Curie Postdoctoral Fellowships (MSCA PF)offers grants of up to two years for post-doc researchers to develop research and training projects in Europe or in countries associated with Horizon Europe and for researchers currently based in Europe to come to Brazil for stays of up to two years, fully funded. Tips on how to find a host institution can be found here. Several institutions are offering master classes for potential candidates, such as INRIA, in France, and UCLouvain, in Belgium. Term: 11/09/2024.
MSCA psychology vacancies – Europe. Candidates from all countries can apply for the various vacancies in the field of psychology that are open for completing a doctorate or post-doctorate in projects Marie Sklodowska Curie (MSCA), in Europe. At the EURAXESS portal Jobs, the aforementioned roles can be found, fully funded, which include competitive pay, social protection, mobility, family, long-term leave and special needs allowances.
CAPES/Humboldt Research Grants – Germany. O Capes/Humboldt Research Grant Program grants funding to highly qualified researchers from all areas. Two types of research scholarships are offered in Germany: 1) for post-doctoral studies, aimed at researchers who completed their doctorate less than four years ago, with stays of 6 to 24 months; and 2) for experienced researchers, who completed their doctorate less than 12 years ago, with stays of 6 to 18 months, which can be divided into up to three periods of at least three months each. Deadlines: deadline for the candidate to request registration from a Brazilian or foreign institution, if it is not included in the CAPES Registration System – 20/11/2024 (at 5pm); registration of applications: 11/29/2024 (at 5pm).
Post-doctoral scholarship – INCT-SANI/CNPq in Brasília. The National Institute of Science and Technology in Social and Affective Neuroscience – INCT-SANI (National Council for Scientific and Technological Development – CNPq, Brazil) are looking for candidate for a Postdoctoral Fellowship in Brasília, in neural functioning of basic social psychological processes to improve cooperation, using fNIRS hyperscanning. Experience with neuroscience technologies and programming languages is an advantage. The work, scheduled to begin in July 2024, will be carried out under the supervision of Professors Ronaldo Pilati (UnB) and Tiago Lima (UnB). The position is open until filled.
Financing for doctors Ambition – Swiss National Science Foundation, Switzerland. Swiss and foreign researchers who obtained their PhD a maximum of four years ago can obtain funding of up to four years for their research projects through the program Ambition from the Swiss National Science Foundation, from Switzerland. check out here information about this funding program and applications. Term: 01/11/2024.
Research Grant Hungary. O Research Grant Hungary is a new funding program of up to five years to exceptional researchers in the most dynamic creative phase, at the forefront of international science, who are foreigners or live and work abroad and who, as leaders in their field, can contribute to the development of Hungary as a regional center for research, development and innovation, implementing research projects there. The program has an open call that includes basic and/or applied research in the digital economy and society, healthy living, green transition and circular economy, safety and security. Term: 30/09/2024.
Call for Marie Skłodowska-Curie Doctoral Networks (MSCA DN). The call for Marie Skłodowska-Curie Doctoral Networks (MSCA DN) it's open to institutions, including those in Latin America and the Caribbean (LAC), to implement doctoral programs in all areas, through partnerships with organizations from different sectors in Europe and other countries. LAC organizations can participate in any consortium formed by at least three European partners to present a proposal and recruit doctoral candidates (beneficiaries from low- and middle-income countries in the region) and/or host sandwich doctoral stays (associated partners, including Brazil, Chile, Mexico, Panama and Uruguay). Doctoral candidates find open positions on the portal EURAXESS Jobs. Term: 27/11/2024.
Euraxess Latin America and the Caribbean (LAC) Flashnote. A Euraxess Latin America and the Caribbean (LAC) – Flashnote from June 10, 2024 features:
> Turkey – Tubitak programs International Fellowship For Outstanding Researchers Program It is International Fellowship for Early Stage Researchers Program receive applications throughout the year.
> The program EMBO Postdoctoral Fellowships, which supports excellent postdoctoral researchers across Europe and the world for a period of up to two years, receives applications all year round.
> Call list of Horizon Europe for researchers and institutions in Latin America and the Caribbean (LAC)
> Focus on Erasmus+ actions for researchers and institutions in LAC
> Focus on Marie Sklodowska-Curie Actions (MSCA) for researchers and institutions in LAC
> Focus on the ERC for researchers and institutions in LAC
Funding for beginners or experienced researchers – Georg Forster Research Fellowship (Germany). Beginners or experienced researchers, with above-average qualifications, from developing or transition countries can apply for funding Georg Forster Research Fellowship of a research project in cooperation with a German academic host (employed at a university or other research institution in Germany), for a period of up to 12 months. The research project must deal with issues relevant to the future development of the candidate's country or region of origin. Only senior host scientists may be nominated who are German, have lived and worked in developing countries, emerging economies or states in transition for at least the last five years (excluding the People's Republic of China and India), are internationally recognized as researchers outstanding in their field, have had a significant impact on their own discipline and beyond, and who intend to continue to develop research-based solutions to the specific challenges faced by transition and developing countries. Term: 31/10/2024.
CNPq/SETEC/MCTI Call – Support for Entrepreneurship and Innovation Events. It has been extended the deadline for submitting proposals for CNPq/SETEC/MCTI Call No. 04/2024 – Support for Events to Promote Entrepreneurship and Innovation in Brazil, launched by the National Council for Scientific and Technological Development (CNPq) and the Secretariat for Technological Development and Innovation of the Ministry of Science, Technology and Innovation (SETEC/MCTI). The initiative aims to select proposals for national or international events to be held in Brazil, in the areas of promoting innovation and entrepreneurship to receive financial support from CNPq/MCTI. The types of events include conferences, congresses, seminars, forums, among others, and must be promoted by national public or private non-profit entities that include, in their institutional mission or in their social or statutory objective, scientific, technological and/or or innovation. Deadline: events that will be held from Jan/2025 to Jun/2025 – 16/09/2024.
Postdoctoral fellowships Banting Postdoctoral Fellowships – Canada. The program Banting Postdoctoral Fellowships, of two-year postdoctoral fellowships in Canada, receives applications for the 2024-2025 call. Doctors of any nationality who can positively contribute to Canada's economic, social and research-based growth will be selected. Term: 9/17/2024 (8:00 PM EDT).
Knight-Hennessy Scholars Stanford University - USA. They are open international applications for the program's master's and doctoral scholarships Knight-Hennessy Scholars Stanford University, from the Stanford University, USA. Term: 09/10/2024.
DAAD/EPOS scholarships in sustainable development – Germany. The German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD) makes available postgraduate scholarships in sustainable development in Germany, in the program Entwicklungsbezogene Postgraduiertenstudiengänge (EPOS), of postgraduate courses related to development. The EPOS program is aimed at young professionals and academics from developing countries who can choose from 39 master's or doctoral courses, taught in German or English, in areas including public health and education. In addition to excellent academic performance, the basic prerequisite for applying is to have a minimum of two years of professional experience in the area of the intended course after completing your degree. This conclusion cannot have occurred more than six years ago at the time the candidate began the course chosen. The duration of studies varies between 12 and 42 months, depending on the course. Recipients receive a monthly stipend, health insurance, airfare allowance and German preparatory course. Each university has its own application deadline, and deadlines for submitting submissions for EPOS with a DAAD scholarship vary between 03/31/2024 and 03/31/2025.
Scholarships for doctoral students and young EDUFI researchers Fellowship – Finland. The program of the Finnish National Agency for Education EDUFI Fellowship, aimed at doctoral students and young foreign researchers, from all areas, offers seed funding for completing a doctoral research project in Finland, completing a double degree or a study visit. The duration of the 1,900 euros/month scholarship is 3 to 12 months. A research institution must apply for funding. Applicants must apply for the scholarship five months before the start of the program. Term: continuous.
Vacancy Board – HCPA. The Porto Alegre Clinical Hospital (HCPA) has a online job board for Scientific Initiation, Masters, Doctorate, Post-doctorate or Technical Support. The notice board with the currently available vacancies can be consulted by clicking on Job Board.
site Academic Positions of academic vacancies. O site Academic Positions It has numerous doctoral, post-doctoral and researcher vacancies. Interested parties can sign up to receive job alerts on this website and receive personalized opportunities from universities around the world. It is possible to customize alerts according to preferences by area, country, frequency and seniority level.
Researchers and postdoctoral fellows at the beginning of their careers. In the website Research in Germany, is found a selection of programs of funding for international postdocs and early career researchers, administered by several funding organizations. Some of these programs have application deadlines, others receive applications year-round. Germany is one of the main destinations for doctoral students, postdocs and senior researchers. The website Research in Germany helps interested parties look for doctoral positions, research work or funding opportunities. It describes the German research landscape and helps you plan your career and life in Germany.
Scholarships for all levels incoming/outgoing – National Scholarship Program of the Slovak Republic (NSP). O National Scholarship Program of the Slovak Republic (NSP), funded by the Ministry of Education, Science, Research and Sport of the Slovak Republic, offers scholarships at all levels (from undergraduates to teachers) for international mobility in the Slovak Republic (incoming) and in other countries (outgoing – for Slavs). Citizens of all countries can apply for these scholarships. Stays last up to ten months. Term: 10/31/2024 (16.00 CET)
Scholarships, financing and awards – American Psychological Foundation. Get to know here the list of scholarship programs, funding and awards from the American Psychological Foundation (APF). APF is an American philanthropic organization dedicated to providing research grants to psychologists in the early stages of their careers and is affiliated with American Psychological Association (APA). International applicants from countries that maintain diplomatic relations with the United States and that meet other qualification requirements may apply to the programs. You do not need to be a member of the APA to qualify for funding, but some programs require the applicant to be a member of a specific division of the APA.
Support for Brazilian researchers in projects Horizon Europe. Brazil was among the top five non-European countries in terms of participation in the EU's 7th framework program for science and technology (FP7) and among the top six in Horizon 2020. Now, it ranks 9th in participation in Horizon Europe. Both individual researchers and Brazilian entities are fully eligible to participate in almost all calls of the Horizon Europe. Different financing schemes are being created in different Brazilian states, through the State Research Support Foundations (FAPs), to finance Brazilian participation in collaborative projects of the Horizon Europe. All FAPs endorsed the Administrative Agreement between the European Commission and CONFAP-FINEP and CNPq. know more in this link.
Support for networking – COST Actions. The program European Cooperation in Science and Technology (COST) funds global research networks. The COST Actions they help connect research initiatives across Europe and beyond and enable researchers and innovators to develop their ideas in any field of science and technology, sharing them with their peers. The COST Actions are networks bottom-up lasting four years that boost research, innovation and careers. The COST program does not fund research, but provides support for research activities. networking. Participants in a COST Action can collaborate through a series of tools networking, such as meetings, conferences, workshops, short-term scientific missions, training schools, scholarships networking virtual activities, publications and dissemination activities. The COST Actions are open to all types of institutions (academies, public institutions, SMEs/industrial partners, NGOs, European/international organizations etc.), all career stages (young and experienced), all COST members as well as close neighboring countries (eligible for COST support) and international partner countries (including all Latin American and Caribbean countries). Is it possible to participate in COST Actions already started (see here as). Deadline for new COST Actions: 23/10/2024.
Funding & Tenders Portal. The European Commission portal Funding & Tenders Portal offers funding opportunities in Europe for researchers, universities, research institutions, SMEs, startups, NGOs and the general public.
Postgraduate mobility Mitacs Accelerate International – Canada. The program Mitacs Accelerate International (Canada) supports bilateral research collaborations between students/postdocs, universities and industry partners, both in Canada and abroad. Students/postdocs from Mitacs partner countries (Brazil is one of them) can carry out projects in Canada. Access the website of Mitacs for more information on how to apply for postgraduate mobility to Canada.
Master's scholarships Campus France. The French government offers Masters scholarships at the University of Grenoble Alpes. Candidates should consult the site from Campus France in your country of residence to find out the course registration calendar.
Scholarships for students, researchers and teachers – Canada. The official website of the Government of Canada EduCanada.ca presents scholarships in this country for students, researchers and teachers, open to Brazilians. check out in this link.
Austria Scholarships – BMBWF. The Austrian Federal Ministry of Education, Science and Research (BMBWF) offers scholarships study and research funding for students, graduates and scientists, for the 2024/2025 academic year. Registrations can be made in the database www.grants.at, available in German and English. This database also contains all additional information about the scholarship programs of the BMBWF and other Austrian institutions. For questions, write directly to BMBWF: grants@oead.at.
Competitions/selections
Assistant Professor A (DE) – UFMT. The Federal University of Mato Grosso (UFMT) has published a public notice for a professor position with one vacancy in the area of Psychology/Therapeutic Intervention. Basic Requirements – Degree in Psychology; and PhD in Psychology (among others). Public notice 2/PROGEP/UFMT, dated July 29, 2024, can be accessed here. Deadline for online registration with payment of a fee of R$150.00: 16/09/2024.
Prof. Doctor (RDIDP) – USP. The University of São Paulo (USP), in conjunction with the Institute of Psychology, announced the opening of applications for a new Public Competition for Professor Doctor, to work with the Department of Psychology of Learning, Development and Personality, in the area of knowledge of Institutional Psychology, in a Regime of Full Dedication to Teaching and Research. Notice 11/2024 can be accessed here. Deadline for online registration: 09/17/2024 (at 6:00 p.m.).
Prof. Visitor and Foreign Visitor – UFRN. The Federal University of Rio Grande do Norte (UFRN) announces the opening of a new Selection Process for Visiting Professor and Foreign Visitor, in the areas of neurosciences and psychobiology. Requirements: Senior Visiting Professor – PhD title for at least seven years, have been a teacher or researcher of recognized competence in their area and have relevant scientific production, notably in the last seven years, be a CNPq Research Productivity Fellow or have an equivalent profile , have experience in the training of human resources, expressed by their completed Master's and Doctorate orientations, have knowledge and experience related to the creation, implementation and consolidation of research and Postgraduate studies in university institutions, have experience in establishing partnerships with the productive sector, government bodies and other civil society organizations, in order to transform scientific research results into value-adding factors; Junior Visiting Professor – PhD title for at least three years and a maximum of seven years, having been a teacher or researcher of recognized competence in their area and having relevant scientific production. A candidate who is a permanent member of teaching careers at Federal Educational Institutions cannot be hired. Notice 52/2024 can be accessed at UFRN website. Term: 06/09/2024.
Prof. (TIDE) – EMU. The State University of Maringá (UEM) announces the opening of a new Public Competition for professor, to work in the Department of Psychology, on a Full-Time and Exclusive Dedication (TIDE) basis, with one vacancy available in each of the following areas: 1 ) Behavior Analysis; 2) Psychological Assessment; 3) Psychology and Ethnic-Racial Relations. Requirements: Degree in Psychology with training as a psychologist; PhD in Psychology or related areas. Notice 252/2024 can be accessed at EMU website. Deadline for online registrations with payment of a fee of R$ 483.56: 13/09/2024.
Specialist in laboratory/Psychology (CLT – 40h) – USP. The University of São Paulo (USP) announces the opening of a competition for Laboratory Specialist in the field of Psychology. Requirements: Degree in Psychology; Have active registration with the professional body. Notice 045/2024 can be accessed here. Deadline for online registration with payment of a fee of R$ 230.00: 09/13/2024 (until 12pm).
Prof. Doctor (RDIDP) – USP. The University of São Paulo (USP), through the Faculty of Education, announces the opening of a new Public Competition with the aim of filling a vacancy for the position of Professor Doctor, in the area of Psychoanalysis and Psychology, with a work regime of Full Dedication to Teaching and Research (RDIDP). Notice 43/2024 can be accessed at FEUSP website. Term: 09/09/2024.
Substitute Professor (40h) – UnB. The University of Brasilia (UnB) released on your website Notice 179/2024 for the selection process for a substitute professor to work in the Department of Social and Work Psychology, in the area of Social Psychology (one vacancy and reserve list). Requirements: Must hold a PhD in Psychology or related areas. Deadline: 11/09/2024.
Awards
Mercosur Award for Scientific Dissemination and Journalism. They are open Applications for the 7th edition of the Mercosur Science Communication and Journalism Award are open. Professionals and students of journalism and related courses, as well as researchers from Mercosur member and associate countries, are eligible to apply. The objective of the initiative is to stimulate a greater presence of science, technology and innovation in the media of Mercosur countries and to encourage the participation of young people in science communication activities. The competition has three categories: Writing (with student and professional categories), Photography (amateur and professional categories) and Social Media (communicator category). Deadline: 30/09/2024.
Young Scientist Award. O Young Scientist Award is an initiative of the National Council for Scientific and Technological Development (CNPq), in partnership with the Roberto Marinho Foundation, with media support from Editora Globo. Each edition of the Young Scientist Award indicates an important topic for scientific and technological development, with national priority, which meets the public policies of the federal government and is relevant to Brazilian society. The theme of the 30th edition is “Connectivity and Digital Inclusion”. The research lines of the Young Scientist Award can be seen in this link. Term: 04/10/2024 (at 6pm Brasília time).
Calls for editors, papers and reviewers
Call Associate Editor – Psychology: Reflection and Criticism. The magazine Psychology: Reflection and Criticism/Psychology Research and Review, Qualis-CAPES A1, published by SpringerOpen, is with open call for Associate Editors. This international open access journal accepts high quality articles on research and reviews on topics in Developmental Psychology, Experimental Psychology, Psychological Assessment and Health Psychology. The role of Associate Editor involves handling manuscripts submitted to the journal in accordance with policy editorial and make decisions based on the reviews received. Each Associate Editor will be asked to handle peer review of approximately 1 or 2 new articles per month. Candidates who have published at least ten articles in English on Psychology (or related areas) will be considered. Preference will be given to candidates who have participated in the conduct and publication of work in the areas of the magazine.
APA journals. check out here the APA journal call list for manuscript submissions.
Reviewers – Psychological Services. The magazine Psychological Services, from Division 18 of the APA (Psychologists in the Public Service), receives registrations for reviewers. The journal publishes high-quality, data-driven articles on the wide range of psychological services provided in organized care settings.
