GCUB-Mob offers graduate scholarships for eligible international students at participating Brazilian universities. The fifth edition announced 539 master’s and 350 doctoral scholarships for programs starting in 2027. Its application deadline was July 6, 2027 at 23:59 BRT, so that application round is closed. Current applicants should follow official selection updates; future applicants can use this guide for preparation.
Official sources checked: October 3, 2026. Independent guide by Excelsior Scholarships; applications go to the official sponsor.
Verify the call and application status
The official fifth-edition announcement identifies 62 participating Brazilian universities and the 2027 course start. It also states that applying is free. A 2027 start date does not mean the application remains open throughout 2027.
| Call number | 001/2026 |
|---|---|
| Master’s scholarships announced | 539 |
| Doctoral scholarships announced | 350 |
| Application deadline | July 6, 2027, 23:59 BRT; closed |
| Scheduled study start | 2027, according to the host’s academic calendar |
If you already submitted an application, check GCUB’s official announcements and keep your submission record available. Do not create another application to change a completed submission without instructions from the program.
Check nationality and academic eligibility
The English call document requires citizenship of a state maintaining diplomatic relations with Brazil and excludes applicants holding Brazilian nationality. Candidates must check the selected graduate program’s degree and language requirements.
For future rounds, review the actual call rather than assuming this edition’s rules remain unchanged. Identify your highest completed qualification and ask the chosen program about any academic condition that is unclear. Eligibility for a scholarship does not remove a degree program’s entry requirements.
Choose programs by research fit
The verified call permits up to four program choices at different institutions. Compare research lines, degree requirements and the available supervision environment before ordering your preferences. A university’s general reputation does not establish that its particular program supports your proposed subject.
Read recent work by the relevant group and identify the connection with your project. Note the resources, methods or expertise you would use. This gives you a stronger basis for selecting programs than choosing unrelated courses simply to fill every available preference.
Prepare the academic texts
The fifth-edition instructions requested academic and professional expectations plus a research proposal for each chosen course. Read the document’s precise word limits and formatting rules. Keep a separate version for each program so the proposal addresses that institution’s research lines.
Define a manageable research question, explain why it matters and describe the evidence or method you would use. Make the schedule realistic for the intended degree. Use references to support the proposal and distinguish your planned work from work you have already completed.
Understand benefits and personal costs
The verified call provides academic fee exemption and host-paid monthly stipends, subject to its terms. It requires students to cover expenses such as travel, visa arrangements and qualifying insurance, and to support themselves before the first stipend arrives.
Ask the host about payment implementation and arrival requirements after selection. Build a budget for the initial period separately from regular monthly expenses. Check the insurance coverage specified by the call before purchasing a policy; a generic travel policy may not satisfy the award’s conditions.
Plan language and academic preparation
Language requirements vary by graduate program, and the call includes Portuguese proficiency requirements before thesis or dissertation defense. Begin preparing for study in the actual academic environment, including reading, discussion and administration, rather than focusing only on the application language.
Compare our international study routes in Brazil, PEC-PG graduate guide and application document checklist when planning your next steps.
Frequently asked questions
Is the 2027-start GCUB application open?
No. The verified fifth-edition deadline was July 6, 2027.
Can Brazilian citizens apply under this call?
No. The verified call excludes applicants who hold Brazilian nationality.
Does the scholarship cover every arrival expense?
No. The call assigns specified travel, insurance and initial costs to the candidate.
Is there an application fee?
The official fifth-edition announcement states that applications are free.