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New ESPCA call for proposals Versão em português
FAPESP issues the third call for proposals to the São Paulo School of Advanced Science (SPSAS), which supports the organization of short courses on cutting-edge science and technology (photo: FAPESP)
FAPESP is issuing a new call for proposals of the Escola São Paulo de Ciência Avançada, (São Paulo School of Advanced Science, SPSAS), a line of support available for the organization of short courses on frontier science and technology topics in any field.
In addition to furthering the advancement of knowledge, the funded events are expected to increase the visibility of research, doctoral programs, and postdoctoral opportunities in the state of São Paulo, especially among candidates in other Brazilian states and abroad.
During ESPCA courses, scientists with common professional interests will come together, for a period of one to two weeks, engaging in intense discussion and analysis of the most advanced aspects of their fields of research.
These conferences allow information and ideas to be disseminated in ways not possible using the usual channels of communication, such as scientific publications and presentations at scientific meetings.
Each course must feature a program of seminars or mini-courses taught by scientists from Brazil or abroad. Teachers of the ESPCA courses, including invited foreign scientists, must be highly-qualified researchers and leaders in their fields.
Participating students must be enrolled in undergraduate or postgraduate programs—in Brazil or abroad—and be candidates for masters programs, doctoral programs, or postdoctoral positions at institutions of higher learning and research in the state of São Paulo. Some recently graduated PhDs will also be accepted.
In addition to attending the mini-courses, students chosen to participate will have the opportunity to present their research findings to colleagues during poster sessions. It is expected that each ESPCA-funded event will enroll up to 100 students.
Priority will be given to proposals that can show significant participation of students from abroad. Applications must be submitted by postdoctoral researchers and will be accepted twice a year in response to calls for proposals.
Applications for the third ESPCA call for proposals (FAPESP Call for Proposals 16/2010) will be accepted until 7 February, 2001. The courses will take place beginning on 4 July, 2011.
Printed application forms must be submitted in a sealed envelope, following the instructions available at www.fapesp.br/espca.
Media Contacts
Fernando Cunha, FAPESP (www.fapesp.br) / (+55) 11 3838-4151
São Paulo Research Foundation – FAPESP – is an independent public foundation with the mission to foster research and the scientific and technological development of the State of São Paulo, Brazil. This is achieved through the support of research projects carried out in higher education and research institutions, in all fields of knowledge.