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CNPq launches R$ 33 million call for scientific projects in BRICS

CNPq lança chamada de R$ 33 milhões para projetos científicos no BRICS
Countries
BrazilChinaIndiaRussiaSouth Africa
Cooperation areas
Institutional DevelopmentPeople-to-People ExchangeSustainable Development

Source: CNN Brasil | Original Published At: 2026-05-15 16:03:00 UTC

Key Points

  • CNPq opened a call for research projects in partnership with BRICS countries with R$ 33 million in funding from the National Fund for Scientific and Technological Development.
  • Registration deadline is July 6, with two submission modalities: Thematic Research Networks for multilateral cooperation and Flagship Projects for large-scale strategic initiatives.
  • Priority areas include water resources, high-performance computing, artificial intelligence, energy, health, biotechnology, food, materials science, digital security, and green hydrogen.
  • Participants must be part of international consortia formed by researchers from BRICS member countries and register proposals in the program's international system.
  • The initiative aims to strengthen scientific and technological collaboration among BRICS bloc countries and support projects with direct impact on quality of life and sustainable development.
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