São Paulo School of Advanced Science on Regulatory Governance

Data do evento: 03 Ago

de 2026

Horário: 09:00 - 17:00

Regulation is one of the primary instruments through which the state intervenes in economic and social activity, establishing rules that guide and supervise private actors in the public interest. Since the 1990s, Latin America and Brazil in particular have undergone successive cycles of institutional experimentation, adopting regulatory models inspired by international paradigms and transforming the role of the state from centralized intervention to governance mediated by specialized agencies. Three decades later, this is a moment to reassess institutional trajectories, identify advances, and chart future paths in the face of new regulatory frontiers such as digital platform governance and the green transition.

The São Paulo School of Advanced Science on Regulatory Governance (ESPCA), to be held at FGV São Paulo, in Brazil, with financial support from the São Paulo Research Foundation, brings together leading international and Brazilian scholars, doctoral students, and policymakers for a 10-day immersion into the institutional dynamics that have shaped and continue to reconfigure regulatory governance in Latin America. The program covers foundational themes such as regulatory capacity, agency autonomy, and accountability, alongside emerging frontiers including central banking and climate risk, pharmaceutical patent regulation, antitrust in digital markets, and regulatory reliance in health. The school departs from the premise that regulatory policy in the Global South is not merely a local response to global standards but a space of contestation, strategic adaptation, and authority-building, and proposes an analytical framework that integrates theory and applied practice.

COMMITTEES

Scientific Committee:

Alketa Peci — FGV EBAPE
Bruno Cunha — IPEA
Elize Massard da Fonseca — FGV EAESP (co-chair)
Flávia Donadelli — FGV EBAPE
Mario Schapiro — FGV Direito SP (co-chair)
Vitória Lopes — FGV EAESP (doctoral student)

Organizing Committee:

Alketa Peci — FGV EBAPE
Elize Massard da Fonseca — FGV EAESP
Mario Schapiro — FGV Direito SP
Vitória Lopes — FGV EAESP (doctoral student)
Péricles Gonçalves Filho — FGV Direito Rio
Gabriel Goldfajn — FGV EAESP FGV (doctoral student)
Giovana Inglez Teixeira —Direito SP (doctoral student)

Program:

Lectures (75 minutes): 45-minute presentation followed by 30 minutes of Q&A with the audience
Panels (90 minutes)
Student Flash Talks (90 minutes)
Paper Development Workshop with Regulation & Governance Editors (by invitation only — 10 selected papers)

Program Download

Speakers Bio

Paper Development Workshop with Regulation & Governance Editors

Date and time: to be confirmed

Ten papers will be selected for a Paper Development Workshop led by editors of Regulation & Governance (R&G). Selected participants will receive detailed feedback on their manuscripts with the goal of preparing submissions to the journal. Participation is by invitation only, based on the quality and fit of the research summaries submitted during the application process.

Registration:

The São Paulo School of Advanced Science on Regulatory Governance will select 100 participants: 50 international students and 50 from Brazil. There is no registration fee. All selected participants will receive full support, including transportation, accommodation, and per diem, for the duration of the School (10 days). Among the selected participants, 30 will be chosen to deliver flash talk presentations across the thematic sessions, 60 will have the opportunity to present as a poster, and 10 will be selected for a Paper Development Workshop with editors of Regulation & Governance (R&G), aimed at preparing manuscripts for submission to the journal.

Application deadline: May 18, 2026

Results: selected candidates will be notified by May 24, 2026

Required Documents

CV
Motivation letter explaining the importance of this opportunity for your academic training (up to 500 words)
Research summary (up to 600 words), indicating whether the candidate wishes to be considered for a flash talk presentation
Brief recommendation letter from the candidate's supervisor
Updated academic transcript (or similar)

Important Information for Selected Participants

Selected participants are expected to attend the full 10-day program.
Selection criteria: candidates will be evaluated based on the quality of their research summaries, thematic diversity across the program, and diversity of backgrounds.
Inquiries should be directed to: espca_eaesp@fgv.br

Financial Support and Travel

Selected participants from outside the city of São Paulo will receive a daily allowance of R$ 390.00, calculated according to the official dates of the event. Round-trip airfare (economy class) and travel insurance for international participants will be covered by the School, with funding from the São Paulo Research Foundation (FAPESP). Tickets will be booked based on the best available fares, with arrival one day before the start and return one day after the end of activities. Accommodation, meals, and local transportation are the responsibility of each participant; a list of nearby hotels, some with negotiated rates, will be shared with selected participants in advance.

Travel to São Paulo:

São Paulo is the largest city in Latin America, with over 12 million inhabitants. It serves as the economic and institutional center of Brazil, the country’s financial hub, and home to leading universities and major research institutions.

The city offers direct international flights from major cities worldwide through Guarulhos International Airport (GRU). The venue, FGV Direito SP, is located in Bela Vista, a central neighborhood well connected by metro and surrounded by restaurants, cafés, and cultural attractions. August in São Paulo is mild and dry (15–22°C).

Venue

FGV Direito SP — Law School of São Paulo - Rua Dr. Plínio Barreto, 365 — Bela Vista, São Paulo — SP, 01313-020, Brazil

Suggested Hotels

TBD

Visa and Information for International Participants

Selected international candidates are responsible for arranging their own visa procedures. Most nationalities do not need a visa to enter Brazil. Citizens of Australia, Canada, and the United States of America can apply for an electronic visa (e-visa). The organizing committee will provide an official invitation letter to support the visa application process. It is strongly recommended to begin the visa process well in advance, following the requirements of the Brazilian consulate in the applicant’s country of residence.

Contact: TBD

Travel Agency

For greater convenience, participants who wish to receive assistance with booking and paying for their accommodation may contact our recommended travel agency. The agency can help coordinate hotel reservations according to preferences and budget.