FAPESP - Young Researcher Grant Program 2026 (With Funding Available)

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About FAPESP - Young Researcher Grant Program

The Young Researcher Research Grant Program is a competitive funding scheme designed to support outstanding early-career researchers conducting innovative and internationally relevant scientific research. It also aims to strengthen research institutions in São Paulo by fostering the development of autonomous research groups.The programme prioritizes excellence, innovation, and international collaboration, while supporting the establishment of independent scientific careers.

• Sponsor Organisation: FAPESP

Benefits of FAPESP - Young Researcher Grant Program

The programme provides two funding modalities depending on scholarship inclusion.

Funding allocations:

• R$ 3,000,000.00: Young Researcher Grant including JP scholarship
• R$ 2,500,000.00: Young Researcher Grant without JP scholarship

FAPESP - Young Researcher Grant Program Requirements

• Eligible applicants include:
  • Researchers with a PhD or equivalent qualification
  • Researchers with at least 2 years of international postdoctoral experience
  • Candidates with strong scientific output and research track record

Application Date and Process

• Click on the link to the application website to apply.

Application Deadline

10 August, 2026

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