CAPES – Coordination for the Improvement of Higher Education Personnel

The Coordination for the Improvement of Higher Education Personnel (CAPES) plays a key role in the development and consolidation of the graduate program (master and doctorate) in all states.

 

CNPq – National Council for Scientific and Technological Development

The National Council for Scientific and Technological Development (CNPq) is an agency of the Ministry of Science and Technology (MCT) aimed at promoting scientific and technological research and training human resources for research.

 

FAPESP – São Paulo State Research Support Foundation

The São Paulo State Research Support Foundation is one of the main agencies for promoting scientific and technological research. It is linked to the Higher Education Department of the State of São Paulo. Since 1962, with autonomy ensured by law, FAPESP has granted research grants and scholarships in all areas of knowledge and finances other activities to support research, exchange, and dissemination of science and technology in São Paulo.

FAPESP relies on a service station for students and researchers to provide information on the Foundation’s rules for resources, scholarships, and assistance at the USP Ribeirão Preto campus. The Support Service also assists in sending mails, projects, and reports. It is located at Clóvis Vieira Street, house 30. Phone number +55 (16) 3602 4642. Opening hours from Monday to Friday, from 8 am to 11:30 am and from 1 pm to 5 pm.