PEC-PG supports eligible students from partner countries for graduate study or a doctoral research period in Brazil. It serves international applicants, rather than Brazilians seeking funding overseas. The latest verified CAPES call is Edital 12/2025 with 2026 study arrangements; its candidate application periods are closed. A new 2027 application call was not confirmed in the checked program information.
Official sources checked: October 3, 2026. Independent guide by Excelsior Scholarships; applications go to the official sponsor.
Three graduate scholarship routes
The official CAPES PEC-PG page lists full master’s, full doctorate and doctoral sandwich routes. Their maximum durations differ, and a sandwich visit forms part of a doctorate pursued outside Brazil.
| Route | Listed duration |
|---|---|
| Full master’s in Brazil | Up to 24 months |
| Full doctorate in Brazil | Up to 48 months |
| Doctoral sandwich in Brazil | Six to ten months |
The program page lists monthly support, health-insurance assistance and Brazil-to-abroad travel support under the relevant arrangements. Consult the controlling call for individual benefits and responsibilities. Do not assume every travel direction or personal expense is funded.
Read the latest call and amendments
The Edital 12/2025 document supplies detailed candidate and selection rules. The official program page also publishes later amendments and results. Read these together; a date in the original document can be superseded by an extension.
This guide does not advertise a current submission window. If you are planning for a later intake, follow CAPES for a new notice and verify its dates before preparing a final application. If you applied to the last round, use the official results and institutional instructions for your own status.
Check nationality, residence and degree stage
The verified call requires eligible foreign nationality, residence abroad in a participating country and appropriate academic qualifications. It excludes Brazilian nationality and sets additional conditions concerning previous qualifications and scholarship history. The correct route depends on your current academic stage.
List your completed degrees, current enrollment and past Brazilian funding before reading the detailed conditions. For a doctoral sandwich, confirm the rules for your overseas doctorate and research period. Ask the program contact about a specific uncertainty rather than assuming all international students qualify.
Choose an available graduate program
PEC-PG selections use participating institutions and their listed vacancies. Start with the official vacancy information for the relevant call. Compare research areas, the language accepted for academic activities and the degree requirements at each prospective host.
Read the research group’s work and identify a clear academic fit. If contacting a program, explain the proposed subject and ask a focused question about its listed opportunity. A general request for any scholarship gives the institution less information to assess your preparation.
Prepare the research and academic evidence
- Confirm the current call and available degree route.
- Check country, residence and qualification conditions.
- Select the appropriate listed graduate program.
- Prepare the research, academic and personal documents.
- Complete the official submission and subsequent selection stages.
The verified call includes Lattes and ORCID information, a research project and a personal academic account. Follow the requested structure and formats. Keep degree records, names and identifiers consistent across the files, and check which documents require translation.
Plan arrival and funding implementation
The checked call makes candidates responsible for travel to Brazil and support before their first scholarship payment. Ask the selected host about enrollment, payment implementation and arrival documentation. Budget for the initial period instead of assuming funding begins before you travel.
For comparison, use our GCUB-Mob guide, international funding routes in Brazil and document preparation checklist.
Frequently asked questions
Is PEC-PG for Brazilian students going abroad?
No. It is an international cooperation route bringing eligible foreign students to Brazil.
Is a new 2027 call confirmed here?
No. The checked information identifies the previous call and its results.
Does the original notice contain every current date?
Not necessarily. Read its published amendments on the program page.
Does eligibility alone guarantee an award?
No. Institutional selection, CAPES document review and the final award process still apply.