PEC-PG Doctoral Scholarship
R$3,100/month for 48 months for doctoral students from countries with education agreements with Brazil to study at Brazilian federal universities; funded by CNPq/CAPES.
Am I eligible?At a glance
Study level
Master’s, PhD
Destination
Brazil
Funding
R$3,100/month for 48 months. Tuition waived at Brazilian public universities.
Eligible applicants
Nationals of countries with bilateral education agreements with Brazil; doctoral programme at a CAPES-rated Brazilian public university; December 2026+ individual applications expected
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Overview
PEC-PG Doctoral Scholarship is offered by CNPq / CAPES / Ministry of Foreign Affairs Brazil for Master’s, PhD study in Brazil. Confirm the current cycle on the official page before applying.
What this scholarship covers
R$3,100/month living stipend (48 months)
Included
Tuition (waived at public Brazilian universities)
Included
R$3,100/month for 48 months. Tuition waived at Brazilian public universities. 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
Government scholarship
Last eligibility check
October 12, 2026
Who can apply
- Citizenship
- Applicant group: International students from participating countries.
- International eligibility
- Open to international applicants, except citizens of the excluded countries named by the provider.
Academic requirements
- Minimum grades / GPANot published
- No fixed minimum grade is listed for this scholarship. Check the provider’s current call for academic requirements.
Study restrictions and coverage
- Countries
- Brazil
- AdmissionRequired
- Must be accepted to a doctoral programme at a Brazilian public/federal university with CAPES evaluation
Official eligibility summary
Foreign applicants/program conditions under PEC-PG; institution/country criteria apply
Applicant profile
- Nationals of countries with bilateral education agreements with Brazil; doctoral programme at a CAPES-rated Brazilian public university; December 2026+ individual applications expected
Study route
- Master’s, PhD study in Brazil
Current-cycle criteria
- Foreign applicants/program conditions under PEC-PG; institution/country criteria apply
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
- Brazilian university admission letter
- Academic transcripts
- Passport
How to apply
- 1
Contact the Brazilian diplomatic mission or your national education ministry
- 2
Apply via the CAPES/CNPq portal once individual applications open (December 2026+)
- 3
Provide admission from a Brazilian doctoral programme
Application timeline
Application cycle
Call 16/2026: institutional phase closed August 13, 2026. Individual applications expected December 2026+. Check gov.br/capes.
Confirm the current dates on the provider’s official page.
Always confirm the latest deadline on the official provider website.
Official source
CNPq / CAPES / Ministry of Foreign Affairs Brazil
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?
No exact deadline is listed here. Check the official provider page for the next application cycle.
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.