UNILAB molds visionary leaders for the Global South through an enriching academic environment and a commitment to fostering excellence and cross-cultural understanding. The University for International Integration of the Afro-Brazilian Lusophony (UNILAB) is a higher education institution of the Brazilian federal government, at Northeastern Brazil.  Their mission is to train people to contribute to the integration between Brazil and the other member countries of the Community of Portuguese-Speaking Countries (CPLP), especially African countries, and promote regional development and cultural, scientific, and educational exchange. UNILAB fosters interculturality by bringing together students and professors from different countries in academic activities and contributes to overcoming inequalities. It is looking for a scholar to develop projects and research in the following areas:

• Anthropology
• Archeology
• Dance
• Museum Studies
• Musicology
• Environmental Racism
• Social Work
• Language Mechanics or Linguistic

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.

Check this video if you are a U.S. scholar and want to learn about award details and benefits.