Opportunity Details
Degree
Master, PhD
Language Requirement
Not Required
Fields of study
Various fields
Opportunity Type
Fully Funded
Gender
Male Female
Language of Instruction
Portuguese
Application Fee Required
No
About GCUP
GCUB (Group of Brazilian Universities for International Cooperation) is a non-profit civil association founded on October 29, 2008. It consists of a network of 104 Brazilian HEIs and 10 foreign institutions. Its mission is to develop academic, scientific, and cultural relations among its members and to promote university internationalization through international cooperation programs and projects. GCUB collaborates with international organizations, foreign universities, networks, and government bodies across all five continents.
GCUB continues its traditional scholarship program (with monthly stipends) under its International Mobility Program (GCUB-Mob). The program is aimed at international students from five continents who wish to pursue Master’s or Doctorate degrees at Brazilian Higher Education Institutions (HEIs) associated with GCUB.
Scholarship Details
Start Online Application: May 25, 2026
Application Deadline: June 12, 2026
Final Result announcement: September 9, 2026
Study Level: Master and PhD
Fields of Study: Various
Instrument: Portuguese
Documents Requirement
The candidate must Upload the following document in online portal, only accepted PDF format.
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Identity document |
Nationality doc, passport, or national ID |
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2 |
CV |
No supporting docs needed initially; may be requested later |
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3 |
Bachelor’s Diploma |
Or completion certificate / official status document |
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4 |
Master’s Diploma |
Required for Doctorate candidates |
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5 |
Completion Certificate |
Transcript of all academic History |
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6 |
Motivation letter |
Must contain, Academic expectations and interests, professional perspectives for returning to the country of origin (maximum 1,000 words |
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Research Proposal |
Research proposal containing a maximum of 4,000 words, covering the following topics. ® Central Research Theme and Problem ® Delimitation and Justification ® Objectives ® Literature Review ® Methodological Process ® Research Schedule ® Bibliographic References |
Specifications: Times New Roman, size 12, 1.5 line spacing; and 2.5 cm top, bottom, right, and left margins;
Benefit of the Scholarship
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- Exemption from all academic fees
- Access to university restaurants
- Access to classes, libraries, labs, and university services
- Master’s: Monthly stipend for max 24 months
- Doctorate: Monthly stipend for max 48 months
Requirement after Selection
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- Must go to host HEI and follow coordinator’s instructions
- Open a bank account
- Issue documents required by Brazilian government
- Present international health insurance
- Present proof of immigration regularity
- Send documents to GCUB within 45 days of enrollment
Selection Procedure
Document Consistency
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- Committee checks all submitted documents
- Eliminated if: Incomplete application OR submitted after deadline
Merit & Eligibility
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- HEIs review applications and give opinion: PRE-APPROVED or NOT APPROVED
- HEIs may pre-approve 4x the number of vacancies (to handle withdrawals)
Final Classification
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- Committee makes final decisions on:
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- Vacancy allocation
- Candidate distribution to courses & HEIs
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- Criteria considered:
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- Geographical distribution
- Order of course preference
- HDI of candidate’s country
- Gender balance
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- Committee makes final decisions on:
Key Application Requirement
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- Submit application in Portuguese, English, Spanish, or French
- Citizen of a country with diplomatic relations with Brazil
- No Brazilian nationality
- Declare good physical & mental health
- Have financial capacity for extra expenses before receiving scholarship (airfare, visa, health insurance, living costs)
- Indicate course level in application
- Submit undergraduate diploma (regardless of chosen level)
- Doctorate candidates: Check if chosen program requires a Master’s degree (otherwise disqualified)
How to Apply
Applications must be submitted exclusively through Online Application Form.
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