Ibict Launches Calls for Researchers to Drive Social Inclusion Projects in Brazil's Federal District
Ibict launches two public calls for researchers to join projects advancing social inclusion and assistive technology innovation in Brazil's Federal District.
- • Ibict announces calls for multidisciplinary researchers for NEXO CONHECIMENTO and CINFO-TAIS-DF projects.
- • Projects aim to enhance social inclusion and autonomy, focusing on vulnerable populations and people with disabilities in the Federal District.
- • Research areas include technology, AI, law, data, communication, and inclusion, with hybrid work and scholarship options.
- • Application process involves curriculum analysis and hybrid interviews, with project durations until 2028 and 2030 respectively.
Key details
The Brazilian Institute of Information in Science and Technology (Ibict), affiliated with the Ministry of Science, Technology and Innovation (MCTI), has announced two public calls selecting multidisciplinary research fellows for key projects aimed at advancing social inclusion in Brazil's Federal District.
The first, the NEXO CONHECIMENTO project, focuses on creating a knowledge hub for social technologies designed to support vulnerable populations. Running until December 2028, it aims to consolidate scientific, technological, artistic, and cultural data to enhance inclusive public policies addressing fragmented information. The hub will develop methodologies and digital repositories for nationwide replication.
The second initiative, CINFO-TAIS-DF, will establish a Center for Knowledge in Assistive Technology and Social Inclusion specifically for people with disabilities (PCD). Scheduled through January 2030, this project targets increasing autonomy and productive inclusion of PCD by integrating assistive technologies with social innovation, serving as a specialized knowledge repository.
Both projects seek researchers across four strategic areas—Research and Inclusion, Technology, AI and Design, Data, Law and Management, and Communication and Support—with 13 research profiles at various academic and professional levels. The hybrid work mode offers scholarships corresponding to experience and availability. Candidates undergo a curriculum evaluation followed by hybrid interviews. Selected fellows form a reserve pool to be activated as needed throughout the projects.
These initiatives underscore Ibict's commitment to leveraging science, technology, and knowledge democratization to empower social emancipation and evidence-based policies for vulnerable groups in Brazil.
This article was translated and synthesized from Brazilian sources, providing English-speaking readers with local perspectives.
Source articles (2)
Source comparison
Project Name
Sources report different project names: NEXO CONHECIMENTO vs CINFO-TAIS-DF
gov.br
"The project is called NEXO CONHECIMENTO."
gov.br
"The project is called CINFO-TAIS-DF."
Why this matters: The sources refer to two distinct projects under the Brazilian Institute of Information in Science and Technology, which could lead to confusion about the initiatives being discussed. This is a major discrepancy as it affects the understanding of the specific goals and target populations of each project.