CAPES PIPD supports postdoctoral researchers through participating graduate programs in Brazil, with a separate overseas research process. The verified overseas second-round window is November 13–December 9, 2026, for activities starting in March or April 2027. Domestic selection depends on the eligible host program and its available award.
Official sources checked: October 3, 2026. Independent guide by Excelsior Scholarships; applications go to the official sponsor.
What PIPD funds
The official PIPD page, updated September 28, 2026, describes support for researchers joining graduate-program projects. It distinguishes institutional postdoctoral funding from the process for a period abroad. The domestic allocation framework includes specified CAPES-rated programs and regional conditions.
| Route | Starting point |
|---|---|
| Postdoctoral work in Brazil | Eligible graduate program and its local selection |
| Postdoctoral period abroad | Current PIPD overseas rules and CAPES timetable |
The CAPES regulation catalog entry identifies the instrument establishing PIPD. Use the program’s current documents and the local notice to confirm individual eligibility; an institutional allocation rule alone does not tell every applicant how to apply.
Find a graduate program and research fit
Start with the work you want to develop after your doctorate. Identify research groups that can support that direction and check whether their official pages advertise a PIPD position or selection process. Ask the graduate administration about the actual funding source and current availability.
When approaching a group, explain your doctoral expertise and the new contribution you propose. Include a precise question about fit, resources or timing. An informed discussion can establish whether the opportunity offers the research environment you need, beyond its funding label.
Read the institutional selection notice
A local call can specify project expectations, candidate documents, evaluation stages and implementation conditions. Record those requirements in a checklist. If the notice uses a different funding acronym, clarify that point before assuming it is the same PIPD route.
Ask who supervises the researcher, what activities are expected and how progress is reviewed. Discuss how your project connects to the graduate program’s existing work. These questions help you assess the position as a research opportunity rather than only a monthly stipend.
Prepare for the overseas round
The listed second round accepts CAPES applications from November 13 through December 9, 2026, with overseas starts in March or April 2027. The earlier July round has ended. Verify the current candidate conditions and institutional requirements before treating the later window as open to you.
For an overseas plan, identify the specific value of the host. Explain the method, collaboration or resources you will use and how the work will contribute to the Brazilian program after the visit. Agree on dates and supervision before collecting the formal letters required by the call.
Organize evidence and funding questions
- Identify the eligible host program and available opportunity.
- Read its current selection notice and candidate criteria.
- Develop a research plan suited to the group.
- Prepare the academic, project and institutional documents.
- Check any separate overseas application process and calendar.
Keep the project schedule, host letter and funding request consistent. If several institutions are involved, note which office must approve each stage. This makes it easier to identify a missing signature or approval before submission.
Check costs and implementation timing
Ask when the award would be implemented and what arrangements apply before the first payment. For an overseas visit, compare approved benefits with destination costs and required insurance or administrative expenses. CAPES notes that concession and implementation depend on budget availability.
Compare the FAPESP postdoctoral route, BEPE research abroad and CAPES graduate funding framework when considering different research stages.
Frequently asked questions
Can anyone submit directly for a domestic PIPD award?
Domestic opportunities are tied to participating graduate programs. Follow the relevant institutional selection.
When is the next listed overseas window?
November 13–December 9, 2026, for the verified second round.
Does a domestic award automatically fund travel abroad?
No. The overseas route has separate conditions and application stages.
Is every postdoctoral vacancy PIPD?
No. Check the actual funding source and rules in the host’s official notice.