FAPESP is São Paulo state’s major science funder, supporting research across all fields but with a clear emphasis on strengthening the state’s research ecosystem through investigator-led projects, early-career development, centers of excellence, and shared infrastructure. Its grantees and programs show strong support for universities and research institutes in São Paulo, especially in biomedical science, engineering, AI, materials, agriculture, and environmental research. FAPESP is distinctive for backing both individual researchers and large, multi-investigator thematic initiatives, often through formal calls rather than open unsolicited submissions.
Competitive, call-based funding with program-specific deadlines; grants range from individual fellowships and regular research projects to larger multi-year thematic centers and infrastructure awards. Many opportunities are restricted to investigators and institutions in the State of São Paulo, and several programs do not accept unsolicited proposals.
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Monitor FAPESP’s program pages and chamadas de propostas closely, since deadlines vary by call and some programs are invite-only or do not accept unsolicited proposals. Eligibility is typically limited to researchers affiliated with institutions in São Paulo, so applicants should confirm institutional and project requirements before preparing a submission.
Current and upcoming funding from FAPESP - Fundação de Amparo à Pesquisa do Estado de São Paulo that your nonprofit may be able to apply for.
Who can apply: Institutional centers with demonstrated research excellence and capacity for outreach and diffusion.
Deadline: Announced per CEPID call; varies by cycle.
Who can apply: Principal investigator affiliated with an eligible institution; proposals must fit program rules (see FAPESP submission guidelines).
Deadline: Varies by specific calls; FAPESP posts multiple calls and joint calls (some with specific deadlines, others continuous).
Who can apply: Research groups led by eligible principal investigators; proposal must follow Thematic Project rules.
Deadline: Issued as specific calls; dates vary by call (see Chamada de Propostas).
Who can apply: Institutions that host multi-user equipment and provide access to the research community per program rules.
Deadline: Announced per call; consult program page and Library records of concessions.
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