Portal de Oportunidades de Pesquisa – POP Pró-Reitoria de Pesquisa

Objetivo: An Exploration Grant application is a request for funding by an experienced project leader in the areas of conservation, education, research, storytelling, and technology. The applicant and his or her team members are expected to demonstrate successful completion of similar projects with measurable and/or tangible results.

Inscrições: até 16 de janeiro de 2020

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Objetivo: The Branco Weiss Fellowship – Society in Science is a unique postdoc program. It awards young researchers around the world with a generous personal research grant, giving them the freedom to work on whatever topic they choose anywhere in the world, for up to five years. This research fellowship is designed to support postdoctoral researchers after their PhD and before their first faculty appointment. Those in current postdoctoral positions are also eligible. Ideally, fellows pursue unconventional projects in new areas of science, engineering and social sciences.

Inscrições: até 15 de janeiro de 2020

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Objetivo: The IEEE Herman Halperin Electric Transmission and Distribution Award was established in 1986 through an agreement between Herman Halperin and the Board of Directors of the IEEE. The funds were contributed by Herman and Edna Halperin and are administered by the IEEE Foundation, Inc.

Inscrições: até 15 de janeiro de 2020

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Objetivo: O Desafio oferece US$ 60 mil em prêmios em dinheiro, com um prêmio máximo de US$ 30 mil. Além disso, as propostas vencedoras serão consideradas para um projeto piloto financiado pelo Grupo BID de até US$ 250mil, sujeito à devida diligência e aprovações internas.

Para reduzir ou eliminar a produção de plásticos de uso único e resíduos plásticos na região latino-americana, o Banco Interamericano de Desenvolvimento (BID) está buscando soluções inovadoras que:

• Incorporem alterações nos modelos de negócios de uso de plásticos em embalagens e transportes;
• Reduzam plásticos de uso único e resíduos plásticos promovendo mudanças no comportamento do consumidor e incentivando a reutilização e a reciclagem;
• Permitam que o setor público, especialmente os municípios, possa testar e implementar sistemas novos e inovadores para o gerenciamento de resíduos.

Inscrições: até 14 de janeiro de 2020

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Objetivo: The National Geographic Society and Microsoft’s AI for Earth program are partnering to support the exploration of how AI can help us discover, identify, and classify new species. The Artificial Intelligence for Species Discovery RFP will provide support to projects that accelerate discovery, monitoring, and modeling, and ultimately improve the management of Earth’s biodiversity for a more sustainable future.

Inscrições: até 08 de janeiro de 2020

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Objetivo: In a joint program with the Athenaeum of Philadelphia, the Society of Architectural Historians is pleased to offer an annual fellowship that will support the participation of a graduate student in the research and writing for a volume in the Buildings of the United States (BUS) series and/or SAH Archipedia, the Society’s online architectural resource.

Inscrições: até 06 de janeiro de 2020

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Objetivo: #IdeasChangeLives is our global innovation challenge to find digital solutions to some of the world’s greatest problems. We’re looking for people with a fresh, entrepreneurial spirit and a big idea that has the potential to make a positive impact for communities across the globe. The winning pitch will get £20,000 to invest in their idea, as well as mentorship and support from the British Council for a full year.

Inscrições: até 10 de janeiro de 2020

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Objetivo: Representation of women in technology is a global issue. The Change Agent Abie Award honors an outstanding international woman (non-U.S. resident with an emphasis on developing countries) who created or expanded opportunities for girls and women in technology.

Inscrições: até 08 de janeiro de 2020

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Objetivo: The Emerging Leader Abie Award in Honor of Denice Denton recognizes a junior faculty member for high-quality research and significant positive impact on diversity. Recipients are honored by the technical women’s community at Grace Hopper Celebration. The Emerging Leader Abie Award honors the life and career of Professor Denice Denton (1959 – 2006), an engineering faculty member and the first female dean of a school of engineering in a major U.S. research university. She worked throughout her life to give minorities a voice, make engineering attractive to women and minorities, strongly promote diversity in higher education, and help many break barriers and find their path in life.

Inscrições: até 08 de janeiro de 2020

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Objetivo: We encourage applications from a wide range of practitioners whose work focuses on improving the built and natural environment. In short, people of exceptional skill who design, plan, preserve, and critique the places where we live, work, and play are eligible to apply. The program is for people in mid-career, with a minimum of 5-10 years of experience in the field. We seek professionals who have leadership ability and who show the potential to take their capacities to higher levels. The opportunities presented by the Fellowship work best for those experienced enough to ask the hard questions, but with plenty of time left to make an impact.

Inscrições: até 06 de janeiro de 2020

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