Espírito Santo Expands Scientific Initiation Scholarships to Boost Research and Innovation
Fapes increases scientific initiation scholarships to 800 for 2026/2027, enhancing Espírito Santo's support for undergraduate research in innovation and technology.
- • Fapes' PIBICES program offers 800 scholarships for 2026/2027, a 33% increase from 600 last year.
- • The program invests R$ 8.6 million with scholarships providing R$ 900 per month to students.
- • Scholarships support scientific research, technology, and innovation projects in Espírito Santo.
- • Application deadline is June 23, 2026, with projects scheduled from September 2026 to August 2027.
Key details
The Fundação de Amparo à Pesquisa e Inovação do Espírito Santo (Fapes) has announced a significant expansion of its scientific initiation scholarship program for the 2026/2027 cycle. The Programa Institucional de Bolsas de Iniciação Científica, Tecnológica e de Inovação do Espírito Santo (PIBICES) will provide 800 scholarships to undergraduate students, a 33% increase from last year's 600. This expansion is part of an R$ 8.6 million investment by the Fundo Estadual de Ciência e Tecnologia (Funcitec) to strengthen scientific research, technological development, and innovation in the state.
Selected students will receive R$ 900 per month during a scholarship period lasting from four to twelve months, with projects running between September 2026 and August 2027. Applications must be submitted by institutional coordinators of accredited research programs by June 23, 2026. This initiative aligns with broader efforts in Brazil and other countries, such as Vietnam, to promote research capacity and innovation. For instance, Vietnam's Ministry of Science and Technology recently approved programs aimed at supporting outstanding doctoral students and building strong research groups in natural sciences through initiatives running until 2035.
By increasing opportunities for scientific engagement at the undergraduate level, Espírito Santo is reinforcing its commitment to developing a robust research ecosystem and fostering the next generation of Brazilian scientists and innovators.
This article was translated and synthesized from Brazilian sources, providing English-speaking readers with local perspectives.
