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UFRN Announces the Guatá 2026 Scholarship for Indigenous Doctoral Students

The International Relations Office (SRI) at UFRN invites the academic community, particularly Indigenous doctoral students, to apply for the Guatá 2026 Scholarship. This program aims to strengthen French-Brazilian university cooperation and promote diversity in scientific research, allowing Brazilian Indigenous researchers to conduct a portion of their studies at higher education institutions and research centers in France.

Selection Process Timeline

Interested candidates must adhere strictly to the following deadlines:

• Application Deadline: March 2, 2026 (at 11:59 PM, Brasília time).


• Interviews with Pre-selected Candidates: March 9 to 13, 2026.


• Publication of Final Results: April 2026.


• Start of Mobility in France: September 2026.

Benefits and Funding

The Guatá Scholarship offers one of the most comprehensive support packages for doctoral internships (doutorado sanduíche), covering:

• Monthly Stipend: Between €1,300 and €1,700 (depending on the destination city).


• Airfare: Round-trip tickets (Brazil-France-Brazil) funded by CAPES.


• Settlement Allowance: Initial funds to assist with arrival costs.


• Health Insurance & Visa: Full health coverage in France and total exemption from student visa fees.


• Logistical Support: Assistance from the Campus France agency regarding housing and reception.

Requirements and Necessary Documentation

To be eligible, candidates must be regularly enrolled in a doctoral program at UFRN (in their 1st, 2nd, or 3rd year) and must not have previously received a doctoral internship scholarship. Special attention is required for two specific documents:

1. Declaration of Ethnic Belonging: As per the official guide, it is mandatory to present a declaration signed by two different Indigenous leaders, duly identified.


2. Motivation Letter: This must include an account of the candidate's life journey, their research interests, and how the mobility will benefit their personal and professional trajectory.

French Language Support

UFRN, through the SRI, is committed to fulfilling the call's requirement by offering free French lessons for selected candidates, providing linguistic preparation prior to departure.

How to Apply?

Interested parties must send their complete application dossier in PDF format to the official email address indicated in the call: guata@ambafrance-br.org.

For more details and access to the templates (Motivation Letter and Declaration of Indigenous Identity), please access the Guatá Scholarship Practical Guide at the PDF below: