Brazilian Research and Studies Center
The Brazilian Research and Studies Center (BRaS) is a non-profit and independent network research center based in Würzburg, Germany. 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.
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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BRaS Network Newsletter Subscription
Are you interested in staying updated on the latest research and developments in the social, economic, and cultural landscape of Brazil? Join the BRaS Network newsletter subscription and become part of our community!
Who can subscribe? – Scholars and Researchers – Students – Anyone interested in Brazil’s social, economic, and cultural developments
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1. Receive regular updates about our research initiatives. 2. Stay informed about the latest news and and publications from BRaS. 3. Gain access to scholarship opportunities and job openings within our network.
The BRaS Academic Committee periodically opens calls for membership according to BRaS internal needs. However, we gladly welcome proposals for those interested in participating in BRaS internal affairs administrative work, debates, and deliberation within the general assembly
The Brazilian Research and Studies Blog (BRaS Blog) publishers opinion articles, essays, research notes, or summaries from a multitude of topics integrating Human, Social, and applied Social Sciences focused on Brazil. We welcome content about political, social, economic, and cultural developments in Brazil.
BRaS-J is an interdisciplinary, peer-reviewed scientific journal associated with the Brazilian Research and Studies Center (BRaS). The journal is formed by members of 8 institutions and has an international editorial committee. For more information about the publisher, click here.
Please check the author guidelines before submitting your contribution: Author guidelines
All manuscripts should be in a .doc format. Articles should be limited to a maximum of 10,000 words, including all elements: citations, references, notes, tables, appendices, or any other material included. Book reviews should have a limit of 3,000 words. Manuscripts that exceed the referred length will be returned to the authors to be shortened.
Opportunities at Harry Ramson Center – University of Texas in Austin, EUA
The Ramson Center has an open call to Postdoc Researchers in all areas of the humanities, including literature, photography, film, art, the performing arts, music, and cultural history.
Applications until the 1st. November 2023
Click here for more information
The Institute of Czech-Brazilian Academic Cooperation has an open call to undergraduate, master, or doctoral students from Social Sciences, History, International Relations, Economics, Administration, Geography, Architecture, Arts, Music, Linguistics, Literature, Engineering, Chemistry, Physics, Mathematics, Biology, and others to participate in the UNIGOU REMOTE Academic Internships.
Applications until 15. October 2023
The University of Amsterdam’s interdisciplinary Research Priority Area Humane AI is looking for 3 postdoctoral researchers in the areas of law, social sciences and humanities. The overarching goal of these positions is to develop insights and principles for responsible and human-centric AI from a Social Science-Humanities (SSH) perspective.
PhD position in Political Science with a focus on E-Governance and Digital Public Services. The general aim of this PhD dissertation project is to examine the political, social and/or economic impact of e-governance and digital public services (e-taxation, e-voting, cross-border governance, etc.).
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PhD Studentship for ‘The Migrant Eye: Reactivating the Photographic Past through Archives and Exhibitions in Liverpool and North West England. University of Liverpool (England) GalleryPhD Studentship for ‘The Migrant Eye: Reactivating the Photographic Past through Archives and Exhibitions in Liverpool and North West England. University of Liverpool (England)
PhD Studentship for ‘The Migrant Eye: Reactivating the Photographic Past through Archives and Exhibitions in Liverpool and North West England. University of Liverpool