Ciência sem Fronteiras

Ciência sem Fronteiras (Science Without Borders) was a research and exchange program established on July 26, 2011,[1] by the Brazilian federal government to encourage scholarships for scientific projects abroad.[2][3]

Not to be confused with Scientists Without Borders.

The main objective of the program is to distribute scholarships for students of all levels in STEM related majors for international exchange programs. The goal of the Brazilian federal government in funding the program is to attract scientists from other countries to Brazil in order to stimulate research and innovation in Brazilian science and technology (S&T).

The program aims to provide 101,000 scholarships by 2015.[4]

See also

References
  1. Ciência sem Fronteiras Archived 2012-04-19 at the Wayback Machine, accessed on 22 August 2011
  2. Ministro da C&T lança o programa Ciência sem Fronteiras, Capes, accessed on 22 August 2011
  3. CEFET-MG é selecionado para participar do Programa Ciência sem Fronteiras Archived 2011-09-21 at the Wayback Machine, accessed on 25 August 2011
  4. Confira detalhes do programa Ciência sem Fronteiras, accessed on 22 August 2011


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