Collaborative Grants Brazil

The Collaborative Grants program provides support for transportation and designated housing at the host site for the proposed period of interaction. Visits ranging from one week to three months are envisioned for up to two travelers.

Proposals will be judged on the basis of:

• Project description
• Prospect that the travel will contribute to planning or execution of collaborative education, research, and innovation projects
• Endorsement letter by the proposed host and mentor approval (if proposal involves trainee travel)
• If the applicant also has applied for FAPESP:  São Paulo Researchers in International Collaboration (Sprint) 

Proposal deadline: 27 October 2025.  Awards will be announced in beginning of November 2025.

Proposal submission email address:  maria.olsson@ki.se

Proposal format: Combine the following documents into a single pdf e-mail attachment.  

• 1 page application identifying the proponent (and affiliation), host (and affiliation), a brief description of the proposed travel, naming and justifying the number of travelers, duration of stay(s), and goals of the interaction. Briefly explain the broader context of the interaction in terms of the planned research, education, innovation or administration project goals. Describe the approximate travel dates. 
   
• 1 page brief biosketch for each proposed traveler. All funded collaborative travel awards will require submission of a final report. Awardees are responsible for receiving embassy approval (if applicable), travel documents and temporary appointments.

Budget: The award budget will be determined by the steering committee based on the proposed travel duration and considering available institutional housing options and airfare. Funds will be limited to transportation and housing costs. Other costs are the responsibility of the proponent and host.

Questions: Contact Pontus Naucler, academic coordinator Brazil, or Maria Olsson, international coordinator Brazil