CAPES PEC-PG Graduate Scholarships for Foreign Students (Brazil)

CAPES / Brazilian Ministry of Foreign Affairs

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Details checked on 30 October 2026. Dates and amounts change every year. Always confirm on the official page.

Who can apply

Nationals of one of the 74 participating countries who live in one of them (not Brazilian permanent residents), hold a degree equivalent to a Brazilian bachelor's and no doctorate (a full master's applicant must hold no master's). You need a Lattes CV, an ORCID, a research project and a personal statement of up to 600 words, and a sandwich-doctorate applicant must be enrolled in a doctoral programme abroad. The page does not show which countries are included, so check the list in the call.

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About this opportunity

PEC-PG is Brazil's long-running scholarship for graduate students from partner developing countries. The English call text was reviewed through a Fiocruz-hosted copy; apply through the CAPES system.

How to apply, step by step

1. Check that you are eligible. Nationals of one of the 74 participating countries who live in one of them (not Brazilian permanent residents), hold a degree equivalent to a Brazilian bachelor's and no doctorate (a full master's applicant must hold no master's). You need a Lattes CV, an ORCID, a research project and a personal statement of up to 600 words, and a sandwich-doctorate applicant must be enrolled in a doctoral programme abroad. The page does not show which countries are included, so check the list in the call.
2. Note the deadline. Aug – Sep (annual; the 2025 call ran 14 Aug – 29 Sep 2025 - each institution publishes its own dates for the next intake, so confirm on the CAPES page) Confirm the exact date on the official page.
3. Prepare your documents. Passport or national ID; Academic transcripts and degree certificates; CV; Statement of purpose or motivation letter (if requested); Reference or recommendation letters (if requested); Research proposal (for research degrees, if requested); English-language test result or other language proof (if required); Anything else listed on the official page (this list is a typical checklist - always confirm there).
4. Apply on the official page. Open the official application page and submit your application before the deadline.

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Tips from our advisors

1. Read the eligibility line by line before you write anything. Most rejections are eligibility mismatches, not weak essays.
2. Contact potential supervisors before you apply. Send a one-page research summary and a short, specific email.
3. Show a clear link between your past studies, this programme and your career goal. Committees look for a story, not a list.
4. Start at least 8 to 12 weeks early. Certified transcripts, translations and referee letters usually take longer than expected.
5. Ask your referees at least 4 weeks ahead and give them your CV, your draft SOP and the deadline.
6. Submit at least 48 hours before the deadline. Portals slow down on the last day.

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Who can apply for CAPES PEC-PG Graduate Scholarships for Foreign Students (Brazil)?

Nationals of one of the 74 participating countries who live in one of them (not Brazilian permanent residents), hold a degree equivalent to a Brazilian bachelor's and no doctorate (a full master's applicant must hold no master's). You need a Lattes CV, an ORCID, a research project and a personal statement of up to 600 words, and a sandwich-doctorate applicant must be enrolled in a doctoral programme abroad. The page does not show which countries are included, so check the list in the call.

What does CAPES PEC-PG Graduate Scholarships for Foreign Students (Brazil) cover?

A master's (up to 24 months), doctorate (up to 48 months) or sandwich doctorate (6 to 10 months) scholarship; CAPES pays the monthly scholarship and a health insurance allowance and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs pays a return allowance. Monthly amounts are not stated on the page; you pay your own travel to Brazil and living costs until the first payment

When is the deadline for CAPES PEC-PG Graduate Scholarships for Foreign Students (Brazil)?

Aug – Sep (annual; the 2025 call ran 14 Aug – 29 Sep 2025 - each institution publishes its own dates for the next intake, so confirm on the CAPES page) Dates change every year, so confirm on the official page.

Where can I study or work with CAPES PEC-PG Graduate Scholarships for Foreign Students (Brazil)?

Host countries: Brazil.

What documents do I need for CAPES PEC-PG Graduate Scholarships for Foreign Students (Brazil)?

Passport or national ID; Academic transcripts and degree certificates; CV; Statement of purpose or motivation letter (if requested); Reference or recommendation letters (if requested); Research proposal (for research degrees, if requested); English-language test result or other language proof (if required); Anything else listed on the official page (this list is a typical checklist - always confirm there).

How much work is the CAPES PEC-PG Graduate Scholarships for Foreign Students (Brazil) application?

High: CAPES online application + project + Lattes CV + statement + diplomas