GCUB-Mob Doctoral Scholarship
Fully funded doctoral scholarship at 62 GCUB-affiliated Brazilian universities for international students from all continents, covering tuition, stipend, and university facilities for up to 48 months.
Am I eligible?At a glance
Study level
Master’s, PhD
Destination
Brazil
Funding
Full tuition exemption + monthly stipend from Brazilian agencies + access to university facilities. Up to 48 months for doctoral study. Exact stipend amount set per intake cycle.
Eligible applicants
International students from all continents; bachelor's degree or higher; apply online in English/Portuguese/Spanish/French; Portuguese proficiency required before completion; 350 awards/year
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Overview
GCUB-Mob Doctoral Scholarship is offered by Grupo de Cooperação Internacional de Universidades Brasileiras (GCUB) for Master’s, PhD study in Brazil. Confirm the current cycle on the official page before applying.
What this scholarship covers
Full tuition exemption
Included
Monthly stipend (Brazilian agency funded)
Included
University facilities access
Included
Full tuition exemption + monthly stipend from Brazilian agencies + access to university facilities. Up to 48 months for doctoral study. Exact stipend amount set per intake cycle. Award components, amounts, and exclusions can change by intake, programme, nationality, or host institution, so confirm them on the official provider page.
Are you eligible?
Eligibility review
Based on the provider’s published information
International students
Conditional
Domestic students
No
Scholarship scope
Organization scholarship
Last eligibility check
October 12, 2026
Who can apply
- Citizenship
- Applicant group: International applicants worldwide.
- International eligibility
- Open to international applicants.
Academic requirements
- Academic recordRequired
- Must hold at least a bachelor's degree; must submit academic documents and a research proposal
- Minimum grades / GPANot published
- No fixed minimum grade is listed for this scholarship. Check the provider’s current call for academic requirements.
Language requirements
- English languageConditional
- Applications may be submitted in English, Portuguese, Spanish, or French; Portuguese proficiency required before completing studies
Study restrictions and coverage
- Countries
- Brazil
Official eligibility summary
High-achieving international applicants; programme/university conditions vary
Applicant profile
- International students from all continents; bachelor's degree or higher; apply online in English/Portuguese/Spanish/French; Portuguese proficiency required before completion; 350 awards/year
Study route
- Master’s, PhD study in Brazil
Current-cycle criteria
- High-achieving international applicants; programme/university conditions vary
What to confirm for this cycle
Scholarship details can change from one application cycle to the next. Check these points on the official page before you apply.
- Current eligibility rules
- Current funding and benefits
- Current deadline and application route
Required documents
- Online GCUB-Mob application
- Academic degree certificates and transcripts
- Research proposal
How to apply
- 1
Monitor mob.gcub.org.br for the next call announcement
- 2
Apply online in English, Portuguese, Spanish, or French to up to 4 different GCUB universities
- 3
Include academic documents and a research proposal in your application
Application timeline
Application cycle
2026/27 closed July 6, 2026. Next call expected 2027/28. Monitor mob.gcub.org.br.
The listed deadline is July 6, 2026. Confirm it on the provider’s official page.
Always confirm the latest deadline on the official provider website.
Official source
Grupo de Cooperação Internacional de Universidades Brasileiras (GCUB)
Official scholarship source
Last checked October 12, 2026
Your next steps
- 01Read the official programme guidance.
- 02Confirm eligibility, funding, and the deadline.
- 03Check the current application cycle.
- 04Apply through the official provider.
Frequently asked questions
When is the next deadline?
The listed deadline is July 6, 2026. Confirm that it remains current on the official provider page.
Why do some details vary?
Scholarship conditions can differ by intake, study programme, nationality, and host institution. The official provider page is the source of the current rules.