FAPESP - São Paulo Research Foundation Jobs

Top roles include FAPESP postdoctoral fellowships, Young Investigator awards, research scientist positions, and faculty roles at FAPESP-supported universities in São Paulo. Explore Higher Ed Jobs for current openings.

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FAPESP postdoctoral fellows typically receive about BRL 9,000–10,500 per month, while assistant professors at FAPESP-supported public universities may earn BRL 12,000–20,000 monthly. Visit Professor Salaries for detailed benchmarks.

A common path is Scientific Initiation, master’s or doctoral fellowship, FAPESP postdoctoral fellowship, Young Investigator award, then faculty or principal investigator roles. See Higher Ed Career Advice.

Public university salaries in São Paulo are competitive within Brazil, with full professors often earning BRL 25,000–40,000 monthly plus research support from FAPESP grants. Compare at Professor Salaries.

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Key trends include climate change, biodiversity, public health, artificial intelligence, quantum technologies, sustainable energy, and social policy. Explore current openings at Research Jobs.

Stable public funding, interdisciplinary research centers, international collaboration, and high-impact research make the FAPESP ecosystem rewarding. Learn more at Higher Ed Career Advice.

Yes. FAPESP maintains cooperation agreements with agencies in North America, Europe, Asia, and Latin America, funding joint research and mobility. Check official calls on the FAPESP website.

Applications are submitted through FAPESP’s SAGe online system in response to open calls. Candidates need a PhD, a supervisor at a São Paulo institution, and a research plan. Visit the FAPESP website for deadlines.

Yes. Many FAPESP postdoctoral fellowships and Young Investigator awards are open to international candidates, provided they establish a project at an institution in São Paulo. Explore Postdoc Jobs.

FAPESP itself does not hire professors because it is a research-funding foundation. However, its grants and fellowships lead to professor positions at partner universities. Search Professor Jobs for current faculty openings.