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Post-doctorate

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Published: 06/06/2017 - 14:26
Last modification: 13/05/2025 - 16:03
  1. The Postdoctoral Program (PNPD/CAPES) in Chemistry at the Federal University of Uberlândia (UFU) is designed for recent PhD graduates seeking advanced research training under the supervision of PPGQUI faculty. The program focuses on high-impact scientific projects, fostering collaboration with national and international research groups.

How to apply

Step 1: Find a Supervisor

Contact a PPGQUI professor whose research aligns with your expertise.

Discuss potential projects and funding options (scholarship availability varies).

 

Step 2: Prepare Documents

Research Proposal (5–10 pages, including objectives, methodology, and expected contributions).

CV (Lattes or international format) highlighting publications, grants, and research experience.

PhD Diploma/Certificate (or proof of pending completion).

Letter of Support from the supervising professor at UFU.

 

Step 3: Submit Application

Applications are accepted year-round, but scholarships (e.g., PNPD/CAPES) have specific calls.

Submit documents via email to PPGQUI’s administrative office (see website).

 

Step 4: Evaluation & Admission

The PPGQUI committee reviews applications based on:

Academic merit.

Feasibility of the research proposal.

Alignment with the program’s research priorities.

Requests for declarations (active or completed) and other documents must follow specific procedures with the Postgraduate Support Directorate and be submitted by email to cpgquimica@ufu.br, with the appropriate form templates attached.

 

How it is conducted

With or without scholarship:  It can be conducted with a scholarship (through PNPD/CAPES) or without a scholarship (as a Voluntary Postdoctoral internship)

 

 Aspect

With Scholarship

Without Scholarship

Funding

Monthly stipend from funding agencies (e.g., CAPES, CNPq) via approved programs like PNPD

Self-funded or supported by external institutions/companies

Application

Competitive process through public notices; requires project approval and selection for funding

Requires supervisor approval and acceptance by the Postgraduate Program, following UFU postdoctoral registration rules

Duration

Fixed term, usually up to 12 months (renewable according to scholarship rules)

Flexible, depending on agreement with supervisor and program approval (up to 60 months according to UFU regulation)

Research Access

Full access to laboratories, libraries, and institutional facilities

Full access to laboratories, libraries, and institutional facilities, but without financial support from UFU/PPGQUI

 

Duration of the course (minimum and maimum duration):

  • Minimum Duration: 6 months
  • Maximum Duration: 24 months

 

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