A post-doctoral is a specialization or an academic internship held at a university to improve the level of excellence in a given area. This is for those who already have a PhD after completing a doctorate, the researcher has the option to further develop their studies in a specific area.

In order to encourage completion of this type of specialization, the Council for the Coordination of the Improvement of Higher Education (CAPES), the National Council for Scientific and Technological Development (CNPq) and the Studies and Projects Financing Agency (Finep) created a national post-doctoral program. The objective is to finance the work of post-doctoral researchers in strategic areas related to industrial, technological and foreign trade policy.

Those interested in joining the program should seek information at the institution where they intend to do the internship or specialization, and from the research funding agencies: the Council for the Coordination of the Improvement of Higher Education (CAPES), and the National Council for Scientific and Technological Development (CNPq).

If your research proposal is accepted, the chosen advisor should issue a letter of acceptance (see attached template). After receiving this document, the applicant should send the following documents by e-mail to the program office:

1. Registration Form (PD- FichaCadastral .docx) 100% completed.
2. The related personal documents listed below. The formats doc, docx, pdf and jpeg will be accepted (with the exception of the photograph, which must be in jpeg format). Attention! Documents will only be accepted in a digital format.

The program coordinator will forward the documentation to the Graduate Degree General Coordination who will perform the necessary procedures to register the research in the scope of the Program, and issue access cards for the campus and the library.

All procedures will be carried out within 30 to 60 days. Further questions can be answered by e-mail (prpg.pos.capg@mackenzie.br) or by phone 2114-8094/8203.

1. Digital photo 3X4 (jpg)
2. RG (cannot be replaced by CNH) (pdf)
3. CPF (the same as shown on RG) (pdf)
4. Copy of doctoral diploma (pdf)
5. Copy of academic record history (pdf)
6. Record of award and acceptance of grant (if any) (pdf)
7. Research project to presented in a clear and objective manner (pdf)
8. Advisor acceptance Form (pdf)
9. Up to date Curriculum Lattes (pdf)

1. Digital photo 3X4 (jpg)
2. Passport (only the page with photo, personal details and visa) (pdf)
3. Health Insurance (pdf)
4. Copy of doctoral diploma (pdf)
5. Copy of academic record (pdf)
6. Record of award and acceptance of grant (if any) (pdf)
7. Research project presented in a clear and objective manner (pdf)