The scholarship program for "Special Visiting Researcher" aims to attract a senior foreign researchers recognized internationally as leadership in priority areas of Science Without Borders program, to conduct projects with Brazilian research groups and visit Brazil for up to three months each year over two to three years.
The proposals for the Special Visiting Researcher program should be focused in the following areas:
Engineering and other technological areas Pure and Natural Sciences Health and Biomedical Sciences Information and Communication Technologies Aerospace Pharmaceuticals Sustainable Agricultural Production Oil, Gas and Coal Renewable Energy Biotechnology Nanotechnology and New Materials Technology for prevention and mitigation of natural disasters Biodiversity and bioprospection Marine Sciences Minerals New technologies for constructive engineering Formation of technical personnel