Fulbright award in Sustainability and Leadership at UFSC in Brazil

Conducting research on Sustainability and Leadership in Florianópolis unveils the intricate interplay between Transition and Energy Efficiency, Ecological Transition, development of Industrial Policies, Information Science and Technology, Biotechnological Processes, Environmental Management, and Digital Transformation for Industry and Services 4.0 in this dynamic Brazilian cityscape.

The scholar will develop research and also have the opportunity to collaborate with colleagues at Universidade de Brasília (UnB), Universidade Federal da Bahia (UFBA), Universidade Federal de Minhas Gerais (UFMG), and Universidade Federal do Pará (UFPA). These four universities constitute the Fulbright Interdisciplinary Network (FIN) along with UFSC.

FIN is an initiative by the U.S. Embassy and the Fulbright Commission in Brazil to promote joint studies of the United States among Brazilian and U.S. academics and researchers.

The Fulbright Award in Sustainability and Leadership at UFSC

The Fulbright Brazil award at UFSC can total two, three or four months long.

Two- or four-month awards can be split into equal segments of 1+1 months or 2+2 months between July 1, 2026, and September 30, 2027. Split awards are known as Flex Awards.

What is a Flex Award?

Flex awards allow the stay to be split into two visits of one or two months each between July 1, 2026, and September 30, 2027. There must be a period of at least two months between the two in-country stays.

Please be aware that most institutions in Brazil take a recess between December and January.

What should I know before starting my application?

Brazil welcomes applicants with no previous experience in the country
For this award mid-career, and senior candidates are welcomed
There is no need to have advanced skills in Portuguese. In most cases, English will be sufficient.

Benefits of the Fulbright in Sustainability and Leadership at UFSC award

A fixed sum of US$ 5,400 per month to cover all expenses but housing.
The partner university will help find accommodation for the award period.
An additional U$ 1,200 monthly to help with housing costs. This amount corresponds to the estimated housing costs at a medium-priced hotel or Airbnb in a good location.
Scholars who opt for a Flex Award will receive US$2,400 for two international roundtrip tickets.
Scholars on non-flex awards will receive US$1,500 for an international roundtrip ticket.

The Federal University of Santa Catarina, UFSC, in Florianopolis

The Federal University of Santa Catarina (Universidade Federal de Santa Catarina, in Portuguese), UFSC, is a public university located in Florianópolis, the capital city of Santa Catarina in southern Brazil. Considered one of the leading universities in Brazil, UFSC is the 6th best university in Latin America in the ranking of Times Higher Education. The structure of its campus comprises 11 Academic Schools (Centros de Ensino), divided by field of study. Every School is divided into departments, the largest one being the Department of Mechanical Engineering.

If you are a Brazilian scholar who would like to host a U.S. colleague in your institution, feel free to direct your questions to the Fulbright Commission.

Testimonials

Lincoln Fernandes, Ph.D. Associate Professor in Translation Studies, UFSC

From an internationalization of higher education perspective, the visit of Fulbright scholars at UFSC can certainly help us create a transformative international environment at home that will not only add depth to the curriculum – offering exchange opportunities in terms of teaching and research methods – but also contribute to the development of intercultural awareness and a more global perspective on scientific understanding.
Diogo Robl, Ph.D. Adjunct Professor in Biotechnology, UFSC

Our university offers several opportunities for U.S. scholars who want to increase their academic and professional experience. UFSC has research laboratories in different areas, such as Engineering, Chemistry, Agriculture, Health, and Biological Sciences. In Biotechnology and Microbiology, the scholar can develop projects from microbial diversity until industrial bioprocesses development. A foreign scholar presence will contribute to a multi-cultural environment and will strengthen partnerships between institutions.
Rosane Silveira, Ph.D. Associate Professor in Phonetics and Phonology, UFSC

The English Graduate Program at UFSC is a pioneer program in Brazil in research related to English. A place to expand knowledge about language, translation, cultural and literary studies. We welcome researchers from different countries to join our academic community and exchange their research experiences with our students and staff.