New Postgraduate Science and Mathematics Programs Open for 2026 in Brazil
Brazil introduces new postgraduate courses in science and mathematics for 2026, featuring free specialization at IFPA and a master's program with scholarships at UFT.
- • IFPA Santarém offers 30 free specialization spots in Teaching Sciences and Mathematics for 2026.
- • The IFPA program requires 420 hours over 14-21 months with in-person classes biweekly on Fridays and Saturdays.
- • UFT opens applications for a master's in Food Science and Technology with five scholarships available for 24 months.
- • Deadlines are December 12, 2025, for IFPA and February 2, 2026, for UFT applications.
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Two significant postgraduate opportunities have opened for enrollment in Brazil for 2025-2026 in the fields of science and mathematics. The Instituto Federal do Pará (IFPA) – Campus Santarém has launched a free specialization course in Teaching Sciences and Mathematics, offering 30 vacancies divided equally among Biology, Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics, with double the spots (12) for Mathematics. This in-person program demands 420 hours over 14 to 21 months, with classes held every 15 days on Fridays and Saturdays in both morning and afternoon sessions. Courses include Research Methodology, Historical and Sociopolitical Foundations of Science, Scientific Literacy, and the use of ICT for teaching. Candidates must apply by December 12, 2025, at the IFPA research coordination office in Santarém. Concurrently, the Federal University of Tocantins (UFT) has opened registrations for its master's program in Food Science and Technology, offering five scholarships lasting 24 months. Candidates with degrees in Biotechnology, Biology, or related areas are eligible to apply. The deadline for applications is February 2, 2026. These programs reflect a strengthening of postgraduate education in scientific disciplines in Brazil, targeting in-service educators and researchers aiming to advance expertise and innovation in teaching and applied sciences.
This article was synthesized and translated from native language sources to provide English-speaking readers with local perspectives.