São Paulo and Paraná Advance International Scientific Cooperation with Macau and England
FAPESP and Fundação Araucária launch calls to fund joint research initiatives, enhancing Brazil's scientific cooperation with Macau and England.
- • FAPESP and Macau's FDCT call for joint research projects with funding up to R$600,000 and MOP$1,500,000 respectively.
- • Projects cover 11 strategic areas including biotechnology and AI; proposals due July 21.
- • Fundação Araucária's Programa Interconexões offers up to R$3 million for Paraná-English research collaborations.
- • Program targets strategic projects and Brazilian diaspora scientists; deadlines July 9 for interest and August 10 for proposals.
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The São Paulo Research Foundation (FAPESP) and Fundação Araucária in Paraná have launched new calls to promote international scientific cooperation with Macau and England, respectively. FAPESP, collaborating with Macau's Fund for the Development of Science and Technology (FDCT), announced a call for joint research projects focusing on 11 strategic areas, including biotechnology, artificial intelligence, and energy transition. Each project can receive up to R$ 600,000 from FAPESP and MOP$1,500,000 (about R$ 958,000) from FDCT, with proposals due by July 21. Projects must include principal researchers from São Paulo and Macau and are part of the Greater Bay Area's innovation corridor.
Meanwhile, Fundação Araucária launched the Programa Interconexões, allocating up to R$ 3 million for projects linking Paraná researchers with Brazilian scientists at English institutions. This initiative targets New Research and Innovation Arrangements (NAPIs) and strategic projects in Paraná, emphasizing collaboration between universities, research organizations, and businesses. Proposals can request up to R$ 600,000 for activities supporting these international partnerships, including travel and scholarships. Expressions of interest are due July 9, with final proposals due August 10.
Ramiro Wahrhaftig, president of Fundação Araucária, noted that "internationalization is a strategic pillar for strengthening science and innovation in Paraná." These initiatives reinforce Brazil's expanding global scientific ties, fostering collaboration across continents to tackle prioritized scientific and technological challenges.
This article was translated and synthesized from Brazilian sources, providing English-speaking readers with local perspectives.
