Scholarship Benefits
The International Cooperation Group of Brazilian Universities – GCUB is pleased to announce the Third Edition of the GCUB International Mobility Program – GCUB-Mob.
The GCUB International Mobility Program – GCUB-Mob is promoted by GCUB, with the support of Instituto Guimarães Rosa of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Brazil, the Organization of Southern Cooperation – OSC, the Organization of American States – OAS, the Conselho Nacional das State Research Support Foundations – CONFAP , the Union of Universities of Latin America and the Caribbean – UDUALC and the Consejo Superior Universitario Centroamericano – CSUCA; and in partnership with the National Commission of UNESCO for Brazil and the Agence Universitaire de la Francophonie – AUF.
TYPES AND DURATION OF SUPPORT
During the regular period of academic affiliation with the host university, each selected
candidate will receive the following benefits:
a. Exemption from paying enrollment fees, tuition or academic fees at the host
university, related to the study program for which they were selected.
b. Scholarship:
● Master's Degree: Monthly scholarships, with a minimum reference value
based on the amount paid by Brazilian federal agencies for research and postgraduate funding to Brazilian students pursuing a Master's degree in
Brazil. The payment is the responsibility of the host university throughout the
regular period of studies, up to a maximum of 24 months, in accordance
with the provisions of the Table of Masters and Doctorates of Brazilian
universities.
● Doctorate: Monthly scholarships, with a minimum reference value based on
the amount paid by Brazilian federal agencies for research and postgraduate
funding to Brazilian students pursuing a Doctoral Program in Brazil. The
payment is the responsibility of the host university throughout the regular
period of studies, up to a maximum of 48 months, in accordance with the
provisions of the Table of Masters and Doctorates of Brazilian universities.
Note: In order for the payment of any of the mentioned benefits to be made, the selected candidate
must go to the host university and follow the instructions of the Institutional Coordinator of the
GCUB-Mob Program of the university regarding the admission procedures: opening of a bank
account; issuance of documents required by the Brazilian government; presentation of proof of
insurance with complete medical, laboratory and hospital coverage
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, which includes funeral
repatriation, valid throughout the Brazilian territory; presentation of proof of regularity before the
Brazilian immigration authorities and authorization to enroll in university studies (passport with
temporary IV visa and/or protocol of presentation to the immigration authority for residence permit).
The selected candidate must send the necessary documentation to GCUB within 45 days after
enrollment at the host university, under penalty of cancellation of the scholarship
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c. Access to university restaurants, if any, under the same conditions as any
other student at the host university.
d. Access to classes, classrooms, libraries, laboratories, and other university
services under the same conditions as any other student at the host
university.
2.2. The selected candidate must be able to support themselves financially in the period
between their arrival in Brazil and the payment of the first scholarship stipend. For
this reason, the selected candidate must seek, with the host university, information
on the grant implementation calendar.
APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS
3.1. General requirements for applications:
a. Submit an individual scholarship application in Portuguese, English, Spanish
or French.
b. Be a citizen of a Country that maintains a diplomatic relationship with Brazil.
c. Not having Brazilian nationality.
d. Declare to be in good health conditions (physical and mental) to carry out
postgraduate studies.
e. To have the ability to finance additional expenses not covered by the
scholarship, such as: airfare, visa processing, international health insurance
for the entire study period, and other maintenance expenses.
f. Indicate the level applied for: Master’s or Doctorate.
g. Submit the graduation diploma, regardless of the degree you applied for:
Master’s or Doctorate.
h. For Doctoral candidates, it will be the responsibility of the candidate to
verify if the Graduate Program requires a master's degree (Table of Masters
and Doctorates of Brazilian universities.). Failure to comply with this
requirement will result in the disqualification of the candidate.
3.2. Each candidate can enroll in up to five Master's or Doctoral programs, from different
universities and, preferably, from different regions of Brazil (see map).
4. DOCUMENTS FOR APPLICATION
4.1. Applications for Master's or Doctoral scholarships, accompanied by monthly stipends,
must be made, exclusively, through the Online Application Form.
4.1.1. The candidate must upload the following documents, in PDF format, in the
Online Application Form:
a. Copy of identification document (citizenship document, passport or national
identification document).
b. Curriculum Vitae (there is no need to include proof of courses or experience
at the time of application. However, such documents may be requested, at
any moment, by GCUB or by the host university).
4.2. Applications for scholarships are free, personal and made electronically.
Note: Applicants are advised to submit their proposals in advance, as GCUB is not responsible for proposals not received due to technical problems and
congestion in the electronic system.
4.3. The application for GCUB International Mobility Program - GCUB-Mob implies full
understanding and absolute acceptance of the terms and conditions defined in this
call, of which the scholarship applicant will not be able to plead ignorance.
4.4. The applicant is fully responsible for the information provided. GCUB and the host
university reserve the right to exclude applications at any stage of the selection process
if the documentation provided is incomplete, inaccurate or inconsistent, if applications
are submitted after the specified deadlines, or if documents are eventually found to
contain untruthful information.
4.5. Original documentation may be requested by GCUB or the host university at any time.
4.6. If the candidate submits more than one application, only the most recent application
will be considered.
5. APPLICATION SELECTION PROCESS
5.1. The evaluation process for applications to the GCUB International Mobility Program -
GCUB-Mob will occur in three phases, all of which are eliminatory. The candidate may
be eliminated in any of the phases if they do not fully comply with the requirements
stipulated in each of them.
5.1.1. The first phase of the selection - Documental Consistency Analysis - will be carried
out by a Committee appointed by the Executive Board of GCUB, under the
responsibility of a University associated with GCUB.
a. This phase consists of the analysis of the documentation submitted in the
applications for vacancies, accompanied by scholarships, as described in item
4 of this Call for Applications (DOCUMENTS FOR APPLICATION), and will be
the responsibility of a Committee appointed by the Executive Directorate of
GCUB. Applications with incomplete documentation and/or submitted
outside the deadline established by this Call for Applications will be
eliminated.
5.1.2. The second phase of selection - Analysis of Merit and Admissibility - is the
responsibility of the host universities.
a. GCUB will send all applications approved in the first phase to the universities
chosen by the applicant. Each program will evaluate the applications based
on the documents presented in accordance with point 4 of this
announcement (DOCUMENTS FOR APPLICATIONS) and will indicate to GCUB
The Program aims to contribute to the development of high academic level students from the five continents, as well as promoting university internationalization and strengthening international cooperation between Brazilian universities and institutions of other countries.
More than 800 master's and doctoral degree scholarships will be awarded in this edition, by 55 Brazilian universities, whose programs will begin in 2025.
Students may apply from May 2nd. Registration will close at 23:59 (BRT) on June 17th, 2024.
If you have any questions or need further clarification, please email us at: gcub.mob@gcub.org.br
No information will be delivered by other means.
Note 1: Candidates, it is highly recommended not to leave the submission of the applications on the last day, since there may be an overload in the system, preventing the receipt of proposals.
Note 2: Registration is free.
Link to the Call of Application: View Document
To register: Click Here
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