Fapesb Launches R$3.2 Million Funding Call for Defense and Public Safety Research in Bahia
Fapesb, in partnership with Bahia's state security and justice secretariats, has launched a R$3.2 million funding call to support inclusive research and innovation in defense and public safety.
- • Fapesb launches a R$3.2 million funding call for defense and public safety research in Bahia.
- • Partnership includes the Secretariat of Justice and Human Rights and the Secretariat of Public Security.
- • Funding is reserved for self-declared black researchers with incentives for female researchers to participate.
- • The funding call launch event is on January 19, 2026, in Salvador.
Key details
The Fundação de Amparo à Pesquisa do Estado da Bahia (Fapesb) has announced a new funding initiative to support strategic research and innovations focused on national defense and public safety in Bahia. In partnership with the state's Secretaria de Justiça e Direitos Humanos (SJDH) and Secretaria da Segurança Pública (SSP), this program aims to foster projects that employ scientific and technological solutions to address critical challenges in these areas.
The funding call sets aside R$3.2 million to finance projects developed by researchers affiliated with scientific, technological, and innovation institutions within Bahia. Notably, the initiative prioritizes inclusion by reserving funds for self-declared black researchers and instituting measures to boost the participation of female scientists.
The official launch event for this funding call is scheduled for January 19, 2026, at the Federação das Indústrias do Estado da Bahia (FIEB) in Salvador, with activities commencing at 11 AM. This coordinated effort reflects Bahia's commitment to enhancing national defense and public safety through targeted scientific research and innovation, while also promoting diversity within the research community.
This article was synthesized and translated from native language sources to provide English-speaking readers with local perspectives.
