Brazilian Research and Studies Center
The Brazilian Studies and Research Center (BRaS) is a non-profit and independent network research center based in Würzburg, Germany. The BRaS produces and disseminates relevant social-science research with a focus on Brazil. The center’s core mission is to promote throughout the world scientific research on Brazil with a focus on its political, social, economic, and cultural development. Moreover, the BRaS are committed to the principle of science with and for society.
Publish your work on BRaS’ Blog
The Brazilian Research and Studies Blog (BRaS Blog), anchored at the University of Würzburg, Germany, is calling for contributions from those passionate about Brazil. This platform is dedicated to fostering dialogue and disseminating knowledge on Brazil's political, social, economic, and cultural landscapes. We welcome essays, research notes, and opinion articles [...]
Opportunities in Latin America
Within the framework of Women's Month, CLACSO will grant 50 full training scholarships for Higher Diplomas and virtual Seminars to women and dissidents from Latin America and the Caribbean who participate in associated centers, social organizations, unions, parties or movements fighting for gender equality, human rights, feminism and social justice [...]
Opportunities in Spain
The Botín Foundation launches the 15th edition of the Program for the Strengthening of the Public Function in Latin America, which will take place from October to November 2024. The aim is to promote the region's development through a network of public servants with a vocation of comprehensive and proactive [...]
Opportunities in Germany
The German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD) finances trips for groups of students to visit institutions in Germany related to their field under the guidance of a university professor. The program, called Studienreisen (Study Visits), has three application calls per year. Applications until 01/05 (for trips to be made between 09/01/24 [...]
Opportunities in Germany
The TUM Global Postdoc Fellowship 2024 offers up to 10 international young scientists the opportunity to conduct research with a host at the Technical University of Munich for up to 2 years within the framework of the fellowship. Applications until 31 March 2024. More information at: https://www.tum.de/en/about-tum/careers-and-jobs/postdocs/tum-global-postdoc-fellowship
Opportunities in Europe
The Coimbra Group member universities offer almost 90 scholarships to young national professors, researchers, and residents of Latin America, Sub-Saharan Africa, or neighboring European countries. Applications until 05 April 2024. More information at: https://www.coimbra-group.eu/scholarships/latin-america-la/
Academic staff
Dr. Thomas Kestler
Senior Scientist
M.A. Anna Paula Bennech
Ph.D. candidate in Political Science at University of Würzburg
M.A. Claudia Pires de Castro
Masters student in Political Science at the University of Vienna
M.A. Jayane Maia
GIGA Research Fellow and PhD candidate in Political Science at the University of Hamburg
Dr. Lucas Thixbai Fraga
Ph.D. Candidate in Public Policy at the Federal University of Rio de Janeiro
M.A. Matheus Jones Zago
DFG research fellow and Ph.D. candidate in Political Science at University of Würzburg
M.A. Matheus Lucas Hebling
Ph.D. candidate in Political Science at the University of Campinas (UNICAMP)
Dr. Eric Nogueira Andrade
Junior Ph.D. researcher
Dr. Vinício Carrilho Martinez
Associate professor at the department of Education of UFSCar
Dr. Luíza Cerioli
Ph.D. candidate in Political Science at the Philipps University of Marburg
Dr. Luisa Turbino Torres
Ph.D. Candidate in Political Science and International Relations at the University of Delaware, U.S.A
Dr. Paulo Henrique Martinez
Professor at the Department of History, Faculty of Sciences and Languages of Assis, Universidade Estadual Paulista (UNESP)
M.A. Márcia Inês Schaefer
PhD Candidate in Sociology and Political Science at the Federal University of Santa Catarina (UFSC).
Dr. Karina Stange Calandrin
Postdoctoral researcher at University of São Paulo (USP) and Professor at the University of Sorocaba (UNISO).
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Complete the information below to become a member of the Brazilian Research and Studies Center. Members have the right to participate effectively in the discussion and deliberation of matters, in addition to voting and being voted at any general meeting. Members will also receive promotional discounts at events.
For more information, please contact us by e-mail.
brazilianresearchandstudies@gmail.com
The Brazilian Research and Studies Center, located at the University of Würzburg (Germany), is recruiting members to join its Academic Committee.
To join our committee, we are looking for:
- masters’ or Ph.D. students/candidates in Political Science or correlated areas;
- former experience with independent and original research on the political, social and economic situation in Brazil;
- full work proficiency in English (German knowledge will be a differential);
- availability to dedicate a few hours per month to academic activities.
Activities:
- review scientific abstracts and papers;
- organization of books and annals of events;
- support for publications by BRaS members.
Academic Committee members receive certificates for the activities developed at BRaS. We emphasize that it is possible to work at a distance. Finally, note that the Academic Committee activities are voluntary and unpaid.
What we offer:
- fees exemptions in BRaS’ events;
- contact and interaction with an international researchers’ network;
- experience in organizing academic publications and reviewing academic productions;
- contact with institutions in Europe and Brazil.
Did you like the idea and want to be part of BRaS? Complete the form and attach your resume (vitae or lattes) along with a letter of motivation (1-2 pages) to become a member of the BRaS Academic Committee.
Workgroup’s proposals are an initiative of Brazilian Research and Studies that aims to promote an exchange of academic and scientific practices through research, science and technology.
The Workgroup is implemented through partner organizations, or by the members of Brazilian Research and Studies themselves.
After the selection process, successful Workshop Coordinators will be responsible for recruiting participants to the workshops.
The workshops may be specific to a particular field of research or interdisciplinary in nature. If the workshop is interdisciplinary, please indicate this on the application form by ticking more than one assessment panel as instructed.
Workshops will be held in English. The exception will be when all workshop participants are Portuguese speakers. Then the workshop should be conducted in Portuguese.
Workshop Coordinators will lead on the research content of the workshops. The content must reflect the goal of the program to build links for future collaboration and enhancing the researchers’ career opportunities.
1. Brief workshop guidelines
2. Sessions should be as interactive as possible with participants encouraged to share knowledge, experience and ideas.
3. Workshop coordinators and mentors should have the opportunity to share their expertise.
4 Suggested sessions:
4.1. Formal keynote lectures by the workshop coordinators and mentors.
4.2. Research sessions, where the early career researchers are able to share their current research (could be in poster format or oral presentations).
4.3. Networking sessions, where researchers are able to interact and explore opportunities for collaboration (e.g. speed-networking sessions).
4.4. Public engagement activity.
4.5. Cultural activity.
4.6. Positive aspects of being in direct contact with research (visits on location, laboratories, field work, database) and university.
4.7 Possibilities of presenting researching and summaries at a distance. (Technologies for distance presentation should be discussed with Bras Network Comitte. It is necessary for the organizer to hold responsible for the availability of instruments and quality necessary for the implementation of this point).
Soon, you will be able to submit your own opinion essays to our blog!
To submit an article please click on the following link