CNPq research productivity fellowships: applications close January 7, 2027
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Brazil's CNPq accepts proposals for call 33/2026 until January 7, 2027. Its three fellowship categories cover research and technological development; an application does not mean a grant has been awarded. [1]
Three categories
The call includes DT, for technological development and innovative extension; PQ, for research productivity; and PQ-Sr, for senior research productivity. The agency describes different profiles for each. Candidates should consult the applicable documents: a general summary cannot determine an individual's eligibility. [1]
Requirements and submissions
CNPq says applicants need a doctorate and a formal link with the institution where the project will be carried out, among other requirements. For DT and PQ, the doctorate must have been obtained by 2024. The announcement describes at least 20 years of productivity fellowships, consecutive or otherwise, for PQ-Sr. Proposals go through the Carlos Chagas integrated platform. Check the current call and relevant annexes before applying. [1]
Deadline and expected start
The stated deadline is January 7, 2027, with fellowships expected to begin in August 2027. The projected start is not a selection result or a guarantee of an award. The agency lists different durations and amounts by category and level. Applicants should check for changes and retain their submission receipt; the official rules govern individual applications. [1]
Sources and references
Conselho Nacional de Desenvolvimento Científico e Tecnológico — Chamada CNPq nº 33/2026 - Bolsas de Produtividade do CNPq
Claims supported:
- Brazil's CNPq accepts proposals for call 33/2026 until January 7, 2027. Its three fellowship categories cover research and technological development; an application does not mean a grant has been awarded.
Editorial commentary
Our editorial view is that a funding call is easier to understand when entry requirements, assessment and the expected start are presented separately. Choosing the appropriate category early and checking its documents helps avoid confusing an accepted application with an approved fellowship. This is practical advice, not an official ruling. [1]
Public support for research can later be assessed against published outcomes, applicable rules and available resources. We have not interviewed applicants, reviewed individual proposals or measured the fellowship programme's impact. This explanation relies on open agency pages; later changes should be checked at the source. [1]