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FAPESP · Department of Sociology, Faculdade de Filosofia, Letras e Ciências Humanas (FFLCH), Universidade de São Paulo

Postdoctoral fellowship in Science and Technology Studies at USP (São Paulo)

Deadline
date not published
Funding
Fully funded · 12,570 BRL per month
Level
Post-doctorate
Country
Brazil
Language
English

This FAPESP offer is a postdoctoral fellowship at USP’s Department of Sociology in science and technology studies. It is intended for a PhD holder able to work full-time on site in São Paulo, and it provides a monthly stipend of 12,570 BRL. Applications are sent by email with a CV, two representative publications, a motivation letter, and three reference contacts.

Verified on 29 October 2026

This research position at the University of São Paulo is open to PhD holders with experience in project leadership: the program provides a monthly stipend of 12,570 BRL and the call is currently awaiting official opening. Dates not published.

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Conditions

Blocking requirements

  • Doctorat requis

    “Doctorate completed in the areas of Social Studies of Science and Technology; Sociology of Science and Technology; Science and Technology Policy, or related areas.”

    Official text (Portuguese): Doutorado concluído nas áreas de Estudos Sociais da Ciência e da Tecnologia; Sociologia da Ciência e da Tecnologia; Política Científica e Tecnológica, ou áreas relacionadas.

  • English proficiency

    “Proficiency in the English language.”

    Official text (Portuguese): Proficiência em língua Inglesa.

  • Application by email

    “Send the documents listed below (in PDF) to the email [ [email protected] ] with the subject "AIS&TP PD_seu primeiro nome+ultimo nome”

    Official text (Portuguese): Enviar os documentos listados abaixo (em PDF) para o email [ [email protected] ] com o assunto "AIS&TP PD_seu primeiro nome+ultimo nome"

  • Présence à São Paulo

    “Availability for on-site work (full-time) in the city of São Paulo, Brazil.”

    Official text (Portuguese): Disponibilidade para trabalho presencial (full-time) na cidade de São Paulo, Brasil.

  • Expérience en leadership de recherche

    “Leadership profile and experience in design, implementation and coordination of research projects.”

    Official text (Portuguese): Perfil de liderança e experiência em desenho, execução e coordenação de projetos de pesquisa.

Watch points

  • Dates de début contradictoires

    Drawn from the published conditions, to be confirmed with the organiser.

  • Absence de date limite publiée

    Drawn from the published conditions, to be confirmed with the organiser.

Dr Kafoutchoni’s reading

The key word here is “on site”: this is not a fellowship that can be adjusted for remote work, but a full-time research position to be held in São Paulo. The file therefore has to prove three things at once: a completed doctorate, workable English, and a real ability to lead projects, not just talk about them. The two publications and the one-page letter should show a clear research trajectory with immediate usefulness for the STS Lab. Prepare the documents now, lock in the exact email subject, keep the references ready, and watch for the official opening.

Dr Medard Kafoutchoni · PhD in Genetics & Bioinformatics · Scholarship Strategist.

Deadlines

IntakeDeadlineStatus
Intake 1Date limite non publiée sur le documentAnnounced
Intake 2Le document indique en portugais « Início previsto A partir de janeiro 2026 », sans jour précisClosed

What is actually funded

  • Living stipend12,570 BRL per month

Countries covered

Candidates who meet the academic requirements and can work full-time on site in São Paulo may apply. Selection hinges on a completed PhD, real experience leading research projects, and strong English. Three professional references are expected, but they are contacted only if an interview takes place.

Application pathway

A short path from reading the brief to submitting a properly prepared application.

  1. Check the conditions

    Read the exclusions and blocking requirements before investing time in the application.

  2. Prepare the documents

    Gather the documents below and confirm what the programme actually requests.

  3. Submit on the official site

    Use the official application link and respect the deadline for the relevant cycle.

  4. Track the cycle

    Keep proof of submission and watch for follow-up requests from the provider.

Documents to prepare or confirm

This list helps you prepare; it does not replace the programme’s official checklist.

  • Curriculum vitaeCurriculum Vitae (ou Curriculum Lattes, se brasileiro)
  • Publications représentativesDuas publicações representativas do seu portfolio (que não seja a Tese de Doutorado)
  • Motivation letterCarta de motivação (max. uma página, explicando seu interesse no projeto de Pós-Doutorado FAPESP e como ele pode contribuir com a sua carreira)
  • ReferencesContato de três profissionais que tenham trabalhado com você, e que sirvam como referências na sua aplicação

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