TWAS-CNPq Postdoctoral Fellowship for Young Scientists fromDeveloping Countries in Brazil in Brazil / 2017 Postdoctoral Fellowship for young scientists from developing countries (other than Brazil) who wish to pursue postdoctoral research in the natural sciences in Brazil though the National Council for Scientific and Technological Development (CNPq). Application Deadline: 11th August 2017. Eligible Countries: Developing Countries. To be taken at (country): Brazil. TWAS-CNPq Postdoctoral Fellowships are tenable at research institutions in Brazil for a minimum period of six months to a maximum period of twelve months. They are awarded to scientists from developing countries (other than Brazil) to enable them to pursue postdoctoral research in the natural sciences. Who is qualified to apply? Applicants for these fellowships must meet the following criteria: •There is no age limit for this programme. • Must not hold a visa for permanent or temporary residency in Brazil or in a developed country. • Hold a PhD degree in a field of the natural sciences. • Be a regular employee in a developing country (other than Brazil) and hold a research assignment there. • Provide evidence that s/he will return to her/his home country on completion of the fellowship. • Not take up other assignments during the period of her/his fellowship. • Provide an official acceptance letter from the host institution (please refer to the sample available at the CNPq weblink in the Program Webpage (Link below) • Prove knowledge of Portuguese or provide a certificate of proficiency in Spanish or English (if these languages are not the candidate’s mother tongue). • Have an updated Curriculum Vitae on CNPq’s Lattes Platform (see online applications). • Present a detailed research plan agreed by her/his host supervisor. • Be financially responsible for any accompanying family members. Source: https://twas.org/opportunity/twas-cnpq-postdoctoral-fellowship-programme ------------ Complimentary information sent you by OFFICIO & Ambiente Ltda. http://goo.gl/GCk5pL