# FAPESP Young Investigator Grant for International Researchers 2026 in Brazil (Up to BRL 2,500,000)

Scholarship · [São Paulo Research Foundation (FAPESP)](https://future.moroccanz.org/org/sao-paulo-research-foundation-fapesp.md)

The FAPESP Young Investigator Grant for International Researchers 2026 supports outstanding researchers living abroad to establish or consolidate research programs in São Paulo, Brazil. It offers up to BRL 2,500,000 in funding for 60-month projects with potential extensions.

## Key details
- Deadline: 19 Nov 2026
- Location: BR
- Pay: BRL 2,500,000
- Covers: Travel
- Duration: 60 months
- Posted: 22 Sept 2026

## Who can apply
- Level: Doctorate

## What to prepare
- Prepare a short CV in English
- Write a research trajectory letter
- Develop a research project proposal
- Create fellowship summaries
- Compile budget items and equipment quotations

## How to apply
- Online, on fapesp.br: https://fapesp.br/en/18389/call-for-proposals-fapesp-young-investigator-grant-for-international-researchers
- Short CV in English (maximum 5 pages) with identifiers and academic background details
- Letter of up to 2 pages describing the evolution of the applicant’s research trajectory
- Research project in English, with a main body of up to 20 pages plus references
- One-page summary for each requested fellowship
- Budget items in the SAGe system and vendor quotations for certain capital equipment requests
- Original post: [After School Africa](https://www.afterschoolafrica.com/121556/fapesp-young-investigator-grant/)

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