TWAS-FAPESP Postdoctoral Fellowship for Researchers in Brazil

Opportunity summary

The TWAS-FAPESP postdoctoral fellowship program is the result of a collaboration between The World Academy of Sciences and the São Paulo Research Foundation. It targets talented young researchers from developing countries who wish to conduct postdoctoral research within institutions of excellence in the State of São Paulo, Brazil.

This opportunity covers all scientific fields, including exact, applied, natural, and social sciences. Selected candidates join local research teams connected to ongoing projects funded by FAPESP, ensuring a stimulating and well-equipped scientific environment.

For Moroccan candidates, this is an opportunity to forge leading international scientific partnerships, benefit from complete funding, and publish in world-renowned scientific journals. The stay lasts up to twelve months and requires exclusive commitment to the chosen research project.

The application process involves prior contact with a supervisor in Brazil listed on the official platform, followed by online submission via the FAPESP SAGe system through the academic mentor.

Eligibility criteria

Candidates must meet the strict criteria of FAPESP and TWAS, including nationality and academic background.

• Be a citizen and permanent resident of an eligible developing country.
• Hold a PhD or equivalent degree obtained within the last seven years.
• Have a conditional acceptance letter issued by a supervisor at a university or institute in the State of São Paulo.
• Not hold a temporary or permanent residence visa in Brazil or a developed country.
• Not already be in Brazil at the time of application.
• Demonstrate sufficient proficiency in the English language to carry out research activities.

Benefits and funding

The program offers comprehensive financial and logistical support managed directly according to FAPESP criteria.

• Monthly living allowance to cover living expenses in Brazil.
• Funding for research activities associated with the project.
• Integration within a high-level research laboratory in the State of São Paulo.

Required documents

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How to apply, step by step

1. Identify a supervisor. Consult the list of eligible researchers published on 2026-12-01 and contact a professor to obtain a conditional acceptance letter.
2. Prepare the application file. Write your research project in connection with the mentor's FAPESP grant and gather the required academic documents.
3. Create a SAGe account. Register on the FAPESP SAGe platform using your ORCID identifier or via the complete registration form.
4. Submit the proposal. Have your complete application file submitted by your Brazilian supervisor via the online portal before the deadline.

The final submission must be made by the Brazilian supervisor via the FAPESP SAGe portal.

Important dates

Deadline history

• 06/10/2026 : 11/10/2026 → 01/04/2027

Source and verification

• TWAS - The World Academy of Sciences (Fellowships Doctorat & Postdoc) - official page (main source)