AHRC Working with Brazilian researchers

You can apply to work with overseas researchers in the State of São Paulo, Brazil. Collaborative work is governed by an agreement between UKRI and FAPESP.

You can apply for between £50,000 and £1 million (full economic cost) for the UK part of the project. If your application is successful, AHRC will contribute 80% of your costs. FAPESP will accept proposals of up to £1 million from Brazilian researchers.

You may submit collaborative research proposals in any area of arts and humanities within the remit of AHRC and FAPESP. Projects can last up to five years.

You can submit a collaborative research proposal in any area of the social sciences within the remit of AHRC and FAPESP.

UK partners You are eligible to apply if you:

• are actively engaged in postdoctoral research
• have either a doctorate or can show that you have equivalent research experience or training
• have a level of skills, knowledge and experience that is appropriate for your proposed project
• are a member of a recognised research organisation or have an offer of support (including use of facilities) from a recognised research organisation.

UK applicants must comply with AHRC’s current eligibility criteria for standard and early career AHRC research grant proposals. You can find more details in our research funding guide (PDF, 1MB).

You can also find more specific information on this funding opportunity in the AHRC-FAPESP collaborative funding guidelines (PDF, 212KB).

Brazilian partners

You must be based at an eligible institution in the State of São Paulo.

Before applying, the Brazilian principal investigator should contact FAPESP to confirm eligibility.

FAPESP will provide a confirmation letter for eligible applicants which must be attached to the single funding application submitted to AHRC.

Applications should be submitted simultaneously by the UK-based PI through Je-S and by the São Paulo-based PI to SAGe.