Scholarships for Master's and Doctoral Degrees
Scholarships
About
All candidates who have been accepted through the admissions process and are duly enrolled in FGV EAESP’s Academic Graduate Programs are eligible for a tuition-based scholarship, which provides full exemption from tuition fees for the duration of the program.
In addition to the tuition-waiver scholarship, students may apply for a full scholarship, which includes tuition exemption and a monthly stipend. These scholarships are awarded by the funding agencies CAPES and CNPq, subject to the availability of quotas and current regulations. Opportunities funded by FGV EAESP itself may also be offered through the PPG Scholarship, administered by the Graduate Programs Coordination Office.
The award of a full scholarship depends on the student’s formal expression of interest and compliance with the requirements set forth in the Scholarship Award Manual and in the Rules Applicable to Academic Master’s and Doctoral Programs.
In accordance with CAPES and CNPq regulations, scholarships are initially awarded for a period of 12 months, with the possibility of annual renewal, up to a maximum of 24 months for the Academic Master’s program and 48 months for the Academic Doctoral program, provided that all academic and regulatory requirements are met.
When calculating the maximum duration of the grant, any scholarships previously received by the student at the same level of study through CAPES, CNPq, or other funding agencies will also be taken into account.
Continuation of any type of scholarship is contingent upon compliance with institutional regulations, academic requirements, and the deadlines established by the Program and the respective funding agencies.
The award of the scholarship depends on:
Enrollment and approval in the specific selection process for the scholarship;
Meeting the requirements defined by the Graduate Program Scholarship Committee and the funding agencies;
The number of scholarships allocated to the program; and
On the scholarship recipient’s approval by CAPES or CNPq.
Scholarship renewal depends on:
Compliance with the deadlines stipulated in the CMCD Academic Calendar;
Scholarship recipients’ compliance with other requirements set forth in the Scholarship Award Manual and Applicable Program Guidelines;
Satisfactory academic performance; and
On the scholarship recipient’s approval by CAPES, CNPq, and PPG.
Failure to meet the deadlines or any other requirement established in the Scholarship Award Manual and in the Rules Applicable to Academic Master’s and Doctoral Programs may result in the cancellation of the scholarship or the denial of the benefit to the applicant.
Cases not covered in the Scholarship Award Manual and the Rules Applicable to Graduate Programs will be reviewed and decided by the Graduate Program Scholarship Committee.
In addition to the scholarships administered by FGV EAESP, students may also apply for scholarships directly from other funding agencies, subject to the rules and criteria established by each institution.
To review the eligibility criteria, scholarship types, requirements for awarding and maintaining the benefit, as well as the rights and responsibilities of scholarship recipients, please refer to the Scholarship Award Manual.
Exclusive Selection Process for Scholarships
The Exclusive Scholarship Selection Process for admission in 2027 takes place in parallel with the Regular Selection Process for Graduate Programs.
Candidates accepted through the Regular Selection Process may apply for scholarships by indicating, at the time of registration, the scholarship type of interest, subject to the requirements and criteria established in the specific call for applications.
Categories
CAPES Academic Master's and Doctoral Scholarships
The Coordination for the Improvement of Higher Education Personnel (CAPES) is a public agency affiliated with the Ministry of Education (MEC).
CAPES assists the MEC in formulating graduate education policies, coordinating and promoting—through the awarding of scholarships, grants, and other forms of support—the training of highly qualified personnel for higher education teaching, research, and the advancement of graduate studies in Brazil.
The scholarships are distributed through an agreement with the Getulio Vargas Foundation (FGV), a higher education institution that offers Master’s and Doctoral programs in Business Administration, and Master’s and Doctoral programs in Public Administration and Government, under one of the CAPES scholarship programs listed below:
In the Country:
Academic Excellence Program (PROEX)
Full Scholarship: living stipend + tuition waiver
Tuition-Only Scholarship: Exemption from course tuition
Abroad:
PDSE – Sandwich Ph.D. Program Abroad
Fulbright, specifically for the U.S.
CNPq Academic Master's and Doctoral Scholarships
The National Council for Scientific and Technological Development (CNPq) is an agency under the Ministry of Science, Technology, and Innovation (MCTI), responsible for promoting scientific, technological, and innovation research in Brazil through the awarding of scholarships and research grants.
Within the scope of FGV EAESP’s graduate programs, CNPq offers fellowships in the following categories:
In Brazil:
Academic Master's Degree (GM);
Academic Doctorate (GD).
Abroad:
Sandwich Ph.D. Abroad (SWE).
Scholarships are awarded based on the availability of CNPq quotas and in accordance with the agency’s current regulations.
In the case of academic master’s and doctoral scholarships funded by CNPq at FGV EAESP, applicants’ research projects must align with the institutional theme “Research Fronts for Sustainable Development: Connections between Private and Public Administration in Support of Sustainability and Quality of Life,” as defined in the current calls for applications.
For more information on this line of research, see Research Frontiers for Sustainable Development: Connections between Private and Public Administration in Support of Sustainability and Quality of Life
Students awarded CNPq scholarships must have an active checking account at Banco do Brasil, as required by the bank for the payment of the scholarship.
Academic Master's and Doctoral Scholarships - FGV EAESP
PPG Scholarship
The Graduate Programs at FGV EAESP maintain a Graduate Scholarship Program (PPG) aimed at funding and coordinating the production of scientific knowledge in the fields of Business Administration and Public Administration, as well as supporting the training of young researchers.
The scholarship benefit consists of an exemption from tuition fees for graduate programs in Business Administration and Public Administration and Government in which the selected student is regularly enrolled.
For detailed information, please consult the Manual for the Awarding of Scholarships in Brazil.
Graduate Student Exchange Program (PEC-PG)
The Graduate Student Exchange Program (PEC-PG), jointly administered by the Cultural Department (DC) of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MRE), the Coordination for the Improvement of Higher Education Personnel (CAPES), and the National Council for Scientific and Technological Development (CNPq), is an educational cooperation initiative carried out primarily with developing countries with which Brazil has an Educational, Cultural, or Science and Technology Cooperation Agreement.
The PEC-PG aims to enable citizens from developing countries to come to Brazil to pursue graduate studies—including full Master’s, full Doctoral, and sandwich Doctoral programs— at Brazilian institutions of higher education, in order to provide the necessary training so that the agreement student can contribute to the development of their country of origin. Priority will be given to countries that submit candidates under national socioeconomic development programs agreed upon between Brazil and the interested countries through diplomatic channels.
The São Paulo School of Business Administration of the Getulio Vargas Foundation (FGV-EAESP) conducts a selection process for academic Master’s and Doctoral programs in Business Administration and in Public Administration and Government specifically for candidates interested in applying for the PEC-PG scholarship. The spots available for this selection process are separate from those available to other candidates.
Selection Process Exclusively for Scholarships:
Types of scholarships:
Full Doctorate in Brazil
Sandwich Ph.D. Program in Brazil
Full Master's Degree in Brazil
Benefits:
Monthly Payment
Health insurance assistance
Travel from Brazil to abroad (funded by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs)
Duration of the scholarships:
I - Sandwich Ph.D.: between 6 (six) and 10 (ten) months;
II - Full Doctoral Program: up to 48 (forty-eight) months; and
III - Full Master’s Program: up to 24 (twenty-four) months.
Registration:
Registration is free and is completed by filling out the registration form and submitting the required documents, as described in the official announcement.
By registering, candidates acknowledge and agree to the rules and conditions set forth in each official announcement; they may not claim ignorance of these rules and conditions.
The announcement for the PEC-PG 2027 selection process will be available soon.
Teaching Assistant (TA) Scholarship
Students in the Academic Doctoral Programs in Business Administration and in Public Administration and Government are eligible for the Teaching Assistant (TA) Scholarship, whose main objectives are:
- to train doctoral students with high potential for teaching and academic research;
- to encourage high-impact publications;
to prepare doctoral students to pursue professional opportunities abroad.
TA scholarship recipients must devote themselves fully to their academic studies and program activities, spending between 8 and 12 hours per week on teaching and research activities, during hours previously agreed upon with the approval of their advisor and the Program Coordination Office. During the Sandwich Ph.D. program, the fellow is exempt from fulfilling this workload.
Among the activities carried out by the Teaching Assistant, the following stand out:
The TA’s responsibilities include:
Supporting FGV EAESP students, contributing to the teaching and learning process;
Supporting teaching and research activities carried out by faculty members, the Teaching and Research Departments, and the Program Coordinators;
Collaborating on academic projects and initiatives defined by the Graduate Programs Coordination Office.
Specific activities are defined by the Graduate Programs Coordination Office, in conjunction with the FGV EAESP Program Coordinators.
For information on requirements, selection criteria, and the timeline, please refer to the current call for applications for the respective Graduate Program.
Postdoctoral Fellowship
PIPD/CAPES
The Institutional Postdoctoral Program aims to promote high-level, cutting-edge research, strengthen national research groups, and support the integration of researchers in postdoctoral fellowships by encouraging their participation in research projects conducted within academic stricto sensu graduate programs (PPG). In addition, the PIPD seeks to promote the professional development of PhD holders through their involvement in teaching and research and the internationalization of PPGs, by encouraging postdoctoral fellowships abroad.
