PPG Psychology UFRGS Bulletin No. 345 – July 12, 2024

PPG Psychology UFRGS Bulletin No. 345 – July 12, 2024

Bulletin prepared by:
Maria Adélia Minghelli Pieta
PhD in Psychology from UFRGS

 

Impact metrics of the journal Psicologia: Reflectão e Crítica

Recently, Scopus and Clarivate (Web of Science/JCR) updated the journals' impact metrics. According to the Scopus 2023 report, all metrics for the magazine Psychology: Reflection and Criticism (PRC) improved, with a 12.7% increase in citations from 2022 to 2023. The main metric CiteScore was 2.6, and the journal's position is 120 out of 216 [category: General Psychology], journal classified in the 44th percentile, Quartile Q2, being SJR (SCImago Journal Rank) of 0.494. For the Clativate report (WoS, Journal Citation Reports) or 2023 Journal Impact Factor was 1.5 (increase in relation to the previous year), and the 5 Year Impact Factor it was 1.8. The position of the journal, according to the JIF rank, is 112 out of 218 [category: Psychology, Multidisciplinary], journal classified in the 49th percentile, Quartile Q3. In 2023, the journal was cited 818 times by journals included in the JCR database in the year. The PRC has open call for Associate Editors.

Disclosing on request

Invitation to participate in research on the insertion of postgraduate students in the job market – UFSC. The Profession, Careers & Life Projects Laboratory (LIOP) of the Psychology Department of the Federal University of Santa Catarina (UFSC) invite postgraduate students (master's, doctorate or post-doc) or individuals who have already completed some level of stricto sensu postgraduate studies in the last two years to participate in a survey on the insertion of postgraduate students in the job market (both those already inserted and those who plan to join). Filling in the online quizzes takes about 10 min. After answering the questionnaires, participants will have access to the results of a career skills assessment instrument (along with a brief explanation of the results) and, after completing the survey, if they wish, they will receive a report with the general results.

OPPORTUNITIES

Mobility, grants and financing

Postdoctoral scholarships – University of Münster /Germany. The postdoctoral program Migration, Diaspora, Citizenship (MDC), an initiative from the University of Münster (Germany) financed under the funding line Marie Skłodowska–Curie Actions, from the European Union, has an open call for applications from researchers from the social sciences and humanities who have a strong interdisciplinary profile. Among the participating faculties are Psychology, Education and Social Sciences (check out the others on official call). Term: 19/07/2024.

Brazil 2024 Chairs Program. The Federal Government, in partnership with the National School of Public Administration (Enap), announces the opening of the Brazil 2024 Chairs Program, which aims to promote scientific and applied research in the area of public management, innovation and public policies. This year, one of the highlighted thematic areas is Popular Education and Public Policy, a potentially attractive opportunity for scholars of open government, protection of civic space and related topics. The program will offer 20 scholarships, with a monthly value of R$ 4,500, expected to last six months. Public servants, students, teachers, researchers and professionals interested in engaging in the research themes indicated in the notice (see the simplified version of the notice on Enap website). Candidates must have a minimum academic degree of master, have at least one article published in the last five years, in a Qualis A4 journal (quadriennium 2017-2020), have a CV registered on the Lattes platform and cannot have been awarded scholarships from the Chairs Program Brazil in two previous calls, with an interval of less than 12 months between them. For questions and additional information, interested parties can contact the General Research Coordination team by email: pesquisa.enap@enap.gov.br.Term: 21/07/2024.

Financing of research projects in South America – CAPES/AUGM. The Coordination for the Improvement of Higher Education Personnel Foundation (CAPES) published O notice no. 16/2024 selection process for up to 15 joint research projects, in all areas, within the scope of the partnership between the Foundation and the Association of Universities of the Montevideo Group (AUGM), which brings together 41 public institutions from Brazil, Argentina, Bolivia, Chile, Paraguay and Uruguay. The cooperation provides for scientific exchange on strategic themes and academic mobility of postgraduate students, researchers and professors from the six participating countries. Proposals must be bilateral, with the participation of Brazilian institutions and universities that are members of the AUGM, or multilateral, involving three or more universities from three countries. In this case, projects in Brazil may have up to two institutions in addition to the main one. The initiative aims to assist the process of internationalization of Brazilian postgraduate studies and the creation of research networks. Deadlines: 23/08/2024 – deadline for the proponent’s request to register a Brazilian or foreign institution, if it is not registered in the CAPES Registration System; 08/30/2024 (at 5pm Brasília time) – registration of proposals, including filling out the online project registration form and sending mandatory documentation.

Innovative Women Program. The Ministry of Science, Technology and Innovation (MCTI), in partnership with the Financier of Studies and Projects (Finep), launched the 5th edition of the Innovative Women, a startup acceleration program to encourage innovative female entrepreneurship. The initiative will support up to 30 startups, six per region of the country, with a total incentive worth R$ 1.8 million. Among the priority themes are Education (innovations aimed at enhancing learning) and Healthtech (innovations that aim to create solutions that act in prevention, diagnosis and treatment, to improve relationships and productivity between patients, doctors, companies and governments that operate in the sector and seek to improve people's quality of life). The eligibility criteria can be checked in the notice, available on Finep website. Term: 05/08/2024.

Extension of the CONFAP & WBI Call – Research & Innovation between Brazil and Belgium.
 The deadline for the CONFAP & WBI Call – Belgium 2024 of the National Council of State Research Support Foundations (CONFAP), in partnership with the Wallonie-Bruxelles International (WBI), from Belgium. The initiative aims to finance joint Research & Innovation projects between Brazil and Belgium, in areas including “Innovation for better health” (see all areas here). Candidates from Brazil must be PhD students or have a doctorate degree or equivalent, they must be linked to a Research Institution located in the Brazilian States participating in the call (RS is one of them), through the respective State Financing Agencies (in the case of RS , FAPERGS) and must have scientific or technological production evaluated by the Curricular Summary. Specific eligibility criteria should always be checked directly with participating FAPs. Researchers from different Brazilian states can participate in the same proposal – thus involving more than one FAP, in partnership with their WBI counterparts. New deadline: 22/07/2024.

Call extension for PROCAD financing – Academic Cooperation Action – Drug Policies. O PROCAD – Action to Support Academic Cooperation – Drug Policies is a collaborative initiative between Capes and the National Secretariat for Drug Policies and Asset Management (SENAD) of the Ministry of Justice and Public Security (MJSP), aiming to strengthen academic cooperation. It has been extended the deadline for applications for financing ten projects to promote collaboration between Higher Education Institutions (HEIs), entities of the National System of Public Policies on Drugs (SISNAD), research centers and Public Health institutions. The main objective is to train human resources and promote the expansion of excellent scientific production in strategic axes, including the prevention of problematic drug use, the study of new psychoactive substances (NSPs), the management of knowledge about drugs, drug policies and public safety, in addition to the impacts of drug policies on vulnerable groups such as black people, indigenous people, women and others. Each project will be supported with a maximum value of up to R$ 1,572,283.32, being provided with: funding resources, worth up to R$ 180,000.00; capital resources, worth up to R$ 110,000.00; scholarships in the country, in the modalities of Initiation to Extension, Master's, Doctorate and Post-doctorate; and scholarships abroad, in the modalities of Visiting Professor and Sandwich Doctorate. Students and researchers can submit proposals to this program. New deadline: 26/07/2024.

Indications for President of the Board of Directors 2025-2027 – SIP. The Inter-American Psychological Society receives referrals for the position of President of the Board of Directors 2025-2027, which corresponds to the South American Region, therefore, the nominee must reside in one of the South American countries. The two people with the highest number of nominations move on to the election round. The process ends on 08/09/2024 and anyone can apply for this position. The list of active SIP partners can be viewed here.

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.

Jump Chile 2024. Registration for the program is open Jump Chile 2024, accelerating business ideas aimed at higher education students in Chile and Latin America. The initiative seeks to train a new generation of entrepreneurs, transforming local problems into business opportunities with global impact.

Online event about opportunities at the University of Tübingen/Germany.  The University of Tübingen promotes opportunities to study and research in Germany through the online event Academic Opportunities in Tübingen: Tradition and Innovation. In this first edition of the event, the Brazilian and Latin American Center of Baden-Württemberg at the University of Tübingen invites master's and doctoral students, researchers and professors to discover the opportunities to study and research at one of the best institutions in Germany. The aim of the event is to introduce the University of Tübingen and its main research areas, guide the public about position and funding opportunities, as well as answer general questions about how to enter the university. This event is open to all of Latin America and will feature two separate consultancy sessions for interested parties from Brazilian universities and Spanish-American universities. The event will be held online, via the Zoom platform, on July 25th, at 6:00 pm (UCT+2), and will be held in English. During the moment Info-session: separate sessions of Brazilians and Hispano-Americans The sessions will be in Portuguese and Spanish respectively. Date: 25/07/2024 (at 1pm Brazil UCT-3 [6pm German UCT+2]). To participate, simply register in this link.

Competitions/Selections

Prof. Deputy A (40h, DE) – UFPel. The Federal University of Pelotas (UFPel) receives applications for the competition for Adjunct Professor A, with two vacancies available in the Psychology Course at the Faculty of Medicine, Psychology and Occupational Therapy (FAMED), one of them in the area of Psychology and Phenomenology and the other in area of Psychology and Public Health. Requirements: Bachelor's degree in Psychology with a PhD in any area. Notice 011/2024 can be accessed at UFPel website.  Deadline for online registration with payment of a fee of R$ 240.00: 08/08/2024.

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.

Prof. substitute (40h) – IFMA. The Federal Institute of Education, Science and Technology of Maranhão (IFMA) is accepting applications for a simplified selection process to hire a substitute teacher in the field of Psychology. Requirements: Degree in Psychology; Bachelor's degree in Psychology. Notice 103/2024 can be accessed at IFMA website. Deadline for registrations via the Internet with payment of a fee of R$ 80.00: 18/07/2024.

Prof. temporary (8pm) – UEL. The State University of Londrina (UEL) receives applications for the simplified selection process, as a reserve registration, for the temporary hiring of teachers in the following areas: 1) Psychoanalysis (requirements: Bachelor's degree in Psychology; Master's degree in Psychology with dissertation in the area of Psychoanalysis or Master's degree in related areas with a dissertation in the area of Psychoanalysis; one year of experience in Higher Education; 2) Psychological Assessment (requirements: Bachelor's degree in Psychology; Master's degree in Psychology or Master's degree in related areas with dissertation in the area of Psychological Assessment; and active CRP); 3) Social and Institutional Psychology (requirements: Degree in Psychology; Master's degree in related areas; and active CRP in the State of PR); 4) Educational Psychology (requirements: Bachelor's degree in Pedagogy or Psychology; and Master's degree in Education or areas related to Educational Psychology). Notice 102/2024 can be accessed on the UEL website. Deadline for online registrations with payment of a fee of R$ 103.72: 19/07/2024.

Prof. substitute Deputy A (40h) – UNIRIO. On 07/22/2024, the Federal University of the State of Rio de Janeiro (UNIRIO) will open registrations for a Simplified Selection Process for Substitute Professor, with the Center for Biological and Health Sciences, to work in the areas/disciplines: Human Sciences, Psychology Applied to Health, History of Medicine, Introduction to Health Anthropology, Scientific Research Methodology. Requirements: Degree in Psychology and PhD in Human and Social Sciences or Public Health. Notice 181/2024 can be accessed at UNIRIO website. Deadline for online registration with payment of a fee of R$ 60.00: 02/08/2024.

Prof. temporary (8pm) – Unemat. The State University of Mato Grosso (Unemat) receives applications for the Simplified Selection Process to hire a temporary professor in the field of Psychology. Requirements: Doctorate or master's degree in the area with Registration with the Class Council; and, exceptionally, Specialization in the area with Registration at the Class Council. Notice 014/2024 can be accessed at UNEMAT website. Term: 22/07/2024.

Prof. temporary (8pm-40am) – UNESPAR. The State University of Paraná (UNESPAR) is accepting applications for the Selection Process for temporary professors in the areas of: 1) Work, Organizational and Legal Psychology (40 hours; requirements: Degree in Psychology; Specialization in any area); 2) Psychology, Education and Arts (20h; requirements: Bachelor's degree in Psychology. Master's degree in Psychology or Educational Psychology or Education); 3) Psychology (40h; requirements: Degree in Psychology). Notice 021/2024 can be accessed on the UNESPAR website. Deadline for online registration with payment of R$ 150.00: 26/07/2024.

Prof. (2h) – Fatec. The Faculty of Technology (Fatec) of Franco da Rocha has an open selection process for a professor in the area of People and Team Management (Administration and Business/Psychology), in the Energy Management and Energy Efficiency course (1). 2nd workload [and 2 class hours, on Saturdays, in the morning. Requirements: be a graduate and holder of a master's or doctorate program recognized or recommended in accordance with the law, with a degree or title in one of the areas of the discipline, as well as having relevant professional experience of at least three years in the area of the discipline, after obtaining an academic degree; or be graduated in one of the areas of the discipline and have specialization at postgraduate level in the same area of graduation, as well as relevant professional experience of at least five years in the area of the discipline, after obtaining an academic degree in the area subject to the competition . Notice 294/14/2024 can be accessed on the Paula Souza Center. Term: 16/07/2024.

Awards

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).

Call for articles

Emerald Calls. Editora Emerald, partner of the CAPES Periodicals Portal, has open calls for the publication of academic texts in management, management and business, logistics and quality, management and governance, and projects and management. Among the themes are Rethinking the generation of social value through projects It is Health governance in low-income countries and populations under conflict. Term: 31/07/2024.

OPPORTUNITIES ALREADY DISCLOSED

Mobility, grants and financing

Emergency Aid for Mobility of Doctoral Students – FAPERGS. The Rio Grande do Sul State Research Support Foundation (FAPERGS) launched the Emergency Aid for Mobility of Doctoral Students notice due to the climate emergency that occurred in Rio Grande do Sul, providing the continuity of research projects outside the university in which the doctoral candidate is regularly enrolled in postgraduate programs. Term: 08/08/2024.

Public Call MCTI/CNPq nº 16/2024 – Support for International Scientific, Technological and Innovation Research Projects. The Ministry of Science, Technology and Innovation (MCTI) and the National Council for Scientific and Technological Development (CNPq) signed up for the Call MCTI/CNPq nº 16/2024, to promote proposals for international research projects that aim to contribute to the scientific, technological development and innovation of the country, through the granting of scholarships abroad and funding resources, in all areas of knowledge. This initiative comprises:
– PUBLIC CALL MCTI/CNPQ No. 16/2024 – Track 1: Cooperation project:
– PUBLIC CALL MCTI/CNPQ No. 16/2024 – Track 2: Individual project for Doctors with up to 10 years of qualification:
– PUBLIC CALL MCTI/CNPQ No. 16/2024 – Track 3: Individual project for CNPq Junior Post-Doctoral or Senior Post-Doctoral fellow
Term: 09/08/2024.

Call CNPq/IOC-Fiocruz Excellence in Research, Technological Development and Innovation Program of the Oswaldo Cruz Institute (PROEP-IOC) No. 25/2024. CNPq and the Oswaldo Cruz Foundation – Oswaldo Cruz Institute receive proposals for the Call No. 25/2024. The initiative aims to support research projects at the Oswaldo Cruz Institute/Fiocruz through selection for the Excellence in Research, Technological Development and Innovation Program at the Oswaldo Cruz Institute/Fiocruz (PROEP/CNPq-IOC/FIOCRUZ) that aim to contribute significantly to the scientific and technological development and innovation in the country, in the following areas: (i) Cellular, Molecular Biology, Diagnosis, Therapies and Biomodels; (ii) Microbiology, Immunology, Parasite-host interactions, Vectors and Reservoirs; (iii) Environment, Biodiversity and Health Surveillance; and (iv) Health, Education and Society. The person responsible for presenting the proposal, holding a doctorate degree, must have a statutory relationship in the positions of researcher, technologist, specialist, analyst or technician with the Oswaldo Cruz Institute – Fiocruz. Term: 12/08/2024.

Chairs Fulbright Commission for Brazil-USA Studies. On the occasion of the celebration of the Bicentennial of Brazil-United States Diplomatic Relations, the Fulbright Commission invites Brazilian higher education and research institutions to present proposals for the establishment of up to two Chairs Fulbright Commission for Brazil-US Studies. The objective of the initiative is to strengthen the relationship between the two countries through studies that address technological, economic, political, social and cultural challenges. The themes of the Chairs must cover areas of bilateral interest, such as: Economic cooperation and commercial relations; Tecnologic innovation; Environmental policies and climate change; Political and diplomatic relations; Social and cultural exchange; Public health and biomedical research; Security and defense; Educational and academic collaboration; Legal and human rights issues. Term: 30/08/2024.

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).

Postdoc scholarships – INCT-SANI/CNPq (Brasília, POA, SP). 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 candidates for four Postdoctoral Fellowships in Brasília, Porto Alegre and São Paulo, funded by researchers. Selected candidates will work mainly on the following studies funded by CNPq INCT-SANI examining: Cognitive distortions related to body weight and gender biases, through the interaction and modeling of very realistic virtual humans; Neural functioning of basic social psychological processes to improve cooperation using fNIRS hyperscanning; Students' mental health and social relationships through longitudinal undergraduate studies; Undergraduate students' social networks throughout their courses, along with their moral beliefs. Experience with neuroscientific technologies and programming languages is an advantage. The work, scheduled to begin in July 2024, will be carried out under the supervision of Professors Soraia Musse (PUC-RS), Angelo Brandelli Costa (PUC-RS), Ronaldo Pilati (UnB), Tiago Lima (UnB), Paulo Boggio ( UPM) – project director, Gabriel Rêgo (UPM) and Jessica Maruyama (UPM). Vacancies are open until filled.

Sandwich PhD Fulbright Scholarships in USA. They are open Brazilian students can apply for the Fulbright sandwich doctoral scholarship program in the USA, in all areas. Those interested in applying must register to take the proficiency test (TOEFL-iBT, IELTS or Duolingo) well in advance. The test result must be presented at the time of registration by the deadline from the program. It should be noted that ETS, TOEFL-iBT applicator, the British Council, IELTS applicator and Duolingo are offering the opportunity to take the test online. Deadline for applications: 28/07/2024.

Chair at Yale University in Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences. They are open applications for the Chair at Yale University, aimed at teachers and researchers with proven experience in the areas of Planetary Health, Arts, Human and Social Sciences. The selected candidate will be required to carry out research and/or teach a subject for postgraduate or advanced undergraduate studies. Term: 28/07/2024.

Fulbright Scholarships for Visiting Professor and Researcher. The Fulbright program receives applications The ten scholarships for teaching and/or research for teachers and researchers with PhDs in all areas of knowledge. Term: 28/07/2024.

Scholarship for teachers in Public Health at University of California, San Diego. They are open applications for scholarships for professors/researchers to carry out research and teach classes in the area of Public Health at the renowned UC, San Diego. Term: 28/07/2024.

Fulbright Brazil – Support for Academic Cooperation with the USA. Through the program Fulbright Brazil – Support for Academic Cooperation with the USA, Postgraduate programs and Higher Education and Research Institutions will be able to create collaborations between US and Brazilian universities to support joint research, promote partnerships and strengthen institutional links. Visits by North American professors and researchers can be carried out through the following programs: 1) Short-term Visiting Professor (14 to 30 days) – Term: 30/06/2024; 2) Visiting Professor (2, 3 or 4 months, with the possibility of dividing it into two equal periods of one or two months): Term: 16/09/2024.

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 scholarships for doctoral students in Berlin – Ibero-American Institute (IAI). The Ibero-American Institute (IAI) grant between ten and twelve scholarships for doctoral students for research stays in Berlin, lasting one to two months, for 2025. The objective of the scholarships is to offer scholarship holders the possibility of advancing innovative projects linked to the line of research and collections of the IAI. Two aspects are fundamental: it must be an innovative project; the proposed project must be able to connect to other disciplines. The selected scholarship holders will have the opportunity to establish a dialogue with the IAI scientific team and other visiting researchers in Berlin. Collaboration with them is an essential part of the stay, during which the fellows must present their projects and preliminary results at the IAI research colloquium. In this edition of the program, only projects that address the effects of digital transformation on the production of knowledge in and/or about Latin America and the Caribbean, as well as the international circulation of this knowledge, will be considered. The use of knowledge as a resource is one of the most debated issues of our time. New technologies and media formats allow better access to the knowledge resource, but at the same time, they give rise to debates and conflicts about the usability, dissemination, monopolization, democratization and diversification of knowledge and therefore raise questions of power social, political and economic. Questions about digitalization and digital transformation have become central topics of study in the humanities and social sciences. Concepts such as digital humanities and the digital turn play an important role in this context. check out here examples of topics that can be funded in 2025. Deadline: 23/08/2024.

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:
> Applications for scholarships are now open ETH Zurich Postdoctoral Fellowships of Switzerland, lasting two years. Term: 01/09/2024.
> 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, welcomes applications throughout the year (next deadline: 12/07/2024, 14:00 CEST).
> 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

Master's scholarships McCall MacBain Scholar – Mc Gill University (Canada). Individuals who earned their first bachelor's degree in January 2019 or later, or who received their first bachelor's degree more than five years ago and are up to 30 years of age in 2024, and who also meet the minimum degree requirements and language for admission to the master's program at McGillUniversity can compete for the program’s master’s scholarships  McCall MacBain Scholars. The scholarships cover: tuition and fees for the master's program; expenditure of $ 2,000 per month during academic terms; move to Montreal. Term: 21/08/2024.

Doctoral scholarships – Heinrich Böll Foundation (Germany). A  Heinrich Böll Foundation will open a call for doctoral scholarships for students from Germany and other countries (international applicants must demonstrate proficiency in German, with good or very good knowledge of the German language required: at least level B2 or DSH2). Term: 01/09/2024.

Funding for experienced researchers – ERC Advanced Grants 2024 (Europe). Experienced researchers from all areas with a project that challenges the frontiers of knowledge can apply to the program European Research Council Advanced Grants. The funding is for five-year projects, worth up to €2.5 million, to be managed by the principal investigator (main investigator – PI), to set up a cutting-edge research team in a European Union Member State or associated country. The selected PIs may employ as team members researchers of any nationality and located in non-European countries. The ERCs Advanced Grants  operate in a way bottom-up, without predetermined priorities. Term: 29/08/2024.

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.

PRIME/DAAD postdoc mobility – Germany. They are open registration for the program Postdoctoral Researchers International Mobility Experience (PRIME), from DAAD, aimed at foreign or German researchers, from all areas, interested in pursuing a career in Germany with a long-term perspective. The program allows for an employment contract at a German university for 18 months (12 months of research at one or more institutions outside Germany and six months of reinstatement at the host German university). Term: 30/08/2024.

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.

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.

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)

Funding for violence studies – Harry Frank Guggenheim Distinguished Scholar Awards. The program Harry Frank Guggenheim Distinguished Scholar Awards finance leading researchers who set out to make a significant contribution to clarifying an issue of violence. The initiative welcomes proposals from natural and social sciences and aligned disciplines that seek to increase understanding of the causes, manifestations and control of violence and aggression. Priority is given to research that addresses urgent and current problems of violence – what produces it, how it works and what prevents or reduces it. Interest is in violence related to subjects including (but not restricted to): War; Crime; Terrorism; Family relationships and intimate partners; Climate instability and competition for natural resources; Racial, ethnic and religious conflict; Political extremism and nationalism. Candidates can be citizens of any country. Although almost all recipients have a doctorate, there are no formal degree requirements for funding. Contestants also do not need to be affiliated with an institution of higher education, although the majority of those who received funding are university professors. Term: 01/08/2024.

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

Prof. Dr. Psychology (RDIDP) – USP. The University of São Paulo (USP) announced the opening of registrations for a Competition that aims to fill a vacancy for the position of Professor Doctor under the Regime of Full Dedication to Teaching and Research (RDIDP). The opportunity is with the Department of Clinical Psychology, in the following disciplines: Clinical Care: the Process; Diagnosis; Clinical Care I; Clinical Care II: Psychotherapies and/or Psychoanalysis; Clinical Care III: Psychotherapies and/or Psychoanalysis; Introduction to Psychoanalysis Freud; and Psychoanalysis and intersubjectivity. Deadline for registrations: 07/15/2024 (6pm).

Prof. Deputy (40h, DE) – UFRR. The Federal University of Roraima receives applications for the Adjunct Professor competition, with two vacancies available for Psychology. One vacancy is to work in Neuropsychology and Basic Psychological Processes (prerequisites: Bachelor's degree in Psychology and Doctorate in Neuroscience or Psychobiology or Doctorate in Psychology with an emphasis on Neuroscience or Psychobiology; Research in Neuropsychology, Basic Psychological Processes and Biology; Competence to carry out activities teaching, research and extension, at undergraduate and postgraduate level, in the area of Neuropsychology, as well as to develop supervision of specific internships). The other vacancy is for the area of School/Educational Psychology, Educational Psychology, Education (prerequisites: Bachelor's degree in Psychology and Doctorate in the field of Psychology or doctorate in education; Research in School, Educational or Educational Psychology; Competence to carry out activities teaching, research and extension, at undergraduate and postgraduate level, in the School/Educational area, as well as to develop supervision of specific internships in the area of educational and social contexts). Notice 121/2024 can be accessed on the UFRR website. Deadline for online registration with payment of a fee of R$ 300.00: 07/17/2024 (at 5pm).

Editorial assistant vacancy at ABC – Rio de Janeiro. The Brazilian Academy of Sciences (ABC) receives applications for the selection process to fill a vacancy for editorial assistant in Rio de Janeiro, with a workload of 40 hours/week, monthly salary of R$ 3,657.52, meal/food voucher of R$ 40, 46 per day + transport voucher + health plan. Requirements: Higher education in Literature, Communication or scientific field. The selection process opening notice 05/2024 can be downloaded here. Term: 22/07/2024.

Call for articles

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.

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